Cal. Civ. Code § 89-7-7
Remedy by action for rent in arrear.
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A person having rent in arrear or due upon any lease or demise of lands for life or lives, for years, at will, or otherwise, may bring an action for such arrears of rent against the person who ought to have paid the same or his legal representative. History Codes, 1857, ch. 41, art. 14; 1871, § 1633; 1880, § 1322; 1892, § 2537; 1906, § 2875; Hemingway’s 1917, § 2373; 1930, § 2178; 1942, § 900.
Mississippi Code § 89-7-7 establishes that when rent goes unpaid under any type of land lease—whether for a lifetime, a set term, at will, or any other arrangement—the party owed that rent has a legal right to pursue it through a civil lawsuit. The claim can be brought against the person who was obligated to pay the rent or, if that person has died, against their legal representative. This provision essentially codifies the basic right to sue for overdue rent in Mississippi courts.
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Under Miss. Code Ann. § 89-7-7, property owners and managers who are owed unpaid rent on any lease of land have a recognized statutory basis to file a civil action to recover those arrears. Compliant operators generally document lease terms carefully, maintain clear records of payments received and amounts outstanding, and send written notices of nonpayment before pursuing litigation. When rent remains unpaid, this provision allows the claim to be directed at the tenant or, where applicable, the tenant's estate or legal representative.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Miss. Code Ann. § 89-7-7 gives landlords the right to sue for back rent, which means tenants who fall behind on payments under any land lease may face a civil lawsuit seeking those unpaid amounts. Tenants in this situation generally have the opportunity to raise defenses in court—such as disputing the amount claimed, asserting that rent was already paid, or pointing to conditions that may affect what is legally owed. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Mississippi landlord-tenant law can help tenants understand what options may be available to them under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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