RR
Rent Regulations

Cal. Civ. Code § 89-8-1

Short title.

In Force
Verified 10/30/2026 · Next check 11/5/2026
MississippiRent Regulation

Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § 89-8-1
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.”

History

Laws, 1991, ch. 478, § 1, eff from and after July 1, 1991.
Source: Legislative text reproduced verbatim
Plain English

Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-1 establishes the official short title of Mississippi's primary residential rental housing statute, designating it the "Residential Landlord and Tenant Act." This naming provision allows courts, agencies, and the public to reference the chapter by a consistent, recognizable title. The chapter as a whole, enacted in 1991, governs the rights and responsibilities that arise in residential landlord-tenant relationships throughout Mississippi.

Written by anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6 · Reviewed on October 30, 2026

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating in Mississippi should be aware that the legal framework governing their rental activities is formally titled the "Residential Landlord and Tenant Act" under Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-1. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with this chapter as a unified body of law rather than treating its provisions in isolation. Knowing the statute's official name helps when reviewing leases, responding to notices, or referencing applicable law in written communications.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Mississippi renters are protected by a statute formally known as the "Residential Landlord and Tenant Act," as established by Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-1. Understanding this title helps tenants locate the full body of law that governs their rental relationship, including rights around habitability, security deposits, and notices. Tenants seeking to understand how this chapter applies to their situation may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Mississippi housing law.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

Generated October 30, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.

Effective Timeline

Click on timeline segments to view historical versions.

References Out

No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.

References In

No inbound references recorded yet for this provision.

Related Rules

§ 151.21
HURRICANE KATRINA AND HURRICANE RITA TEMPORARY RELIEF PROGRAM
§ 5
Claim by foreclosing owner to set new use and occupancy rate
§ 2
Purpose

Source Information

Source:https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&nodeid=ABUAAHAAB&nodepath=%2FROOT%2FABU%2FABUAAH%2FABUAAHAAB&level=3&haschildren=&populated=false&title=%C2%A7+89-8-1.+Short+title.&config=00JABhZDIzMTViZS04NjcxLTQ1MDItOTllOS03MDg0ZTQxYzU4ZTQKAFBvZENhdGFsb2f8inKxYiqNVSihJeNKRlUp&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A8P6B-8962-D6RV-H4CD-00008-00
Snapshot SHA:
Fetched:Oct 29, 2026, 12:20 PM UTC
Raw bytes:Download from R2 →