Cal. Civ. Code § 89-8-31
Residential evictions; authorized in certain circumstances.
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A landlord may commence eviction proceedings: (a) For breach of the rental agreement or for violation of this chapter pursuant to Section 89-8-13; or (b) For failing to vacate after the termination or expiration of the rental agreement pursuant to Sections 89-8-17 and 89-8-19. History Laws, 2022, ch. 501, § 1, eff from and after passage (approved April 21, 2022); Laws, 2025, ch. 460, § 4, eff from and after passage (approved April 10, 2025).
Under Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-31, a landlord in Mississippi is authorized to begin eviction proceedings in two specific situations: when a tenant has breached the rental agreement or violated the residential landlord-tenant chapter (as addressed in § 89-8-13), or when a tenant remains in the property after the rental agreement has ended or expired (as addressed in §§ 89-8-17 and 89-8-19). The provision defines the legal gateways to eviction rather than establishing the full eviction procedure itself. Both circumstances must connect to the underlying statutory sections that govern notice and other requirements.
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Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-31 identifies the two grounds on which a compliant operator may initiate eviction proceedings in Mississippi: a documented breach of the rental agreement or chapter violation, or a tenant's failure to vacate after the agreement has terminated or expired. Operators generally maintain clear written rental agreements and keep records of any violations or notices issued under §§ 89-8-13, 89-8-17, and 89-8-19, since those sections govern the procedural steps that must precede an eviction filing. Acting outside these authorized grounds could expose a landlord to legal challenges to the eviction action.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-31 limits the circumstances under which a landlord may lawfully commence eviction proceedings against a tenant, tying any such action to either a rental agreement breach under § 89-8-13 or a holdover situation under §§ 89-8-17 and 89-8-19. Tenants who receive an eviction notice may want to review whether the stated grounds actually fall within these authorized categories and whether the landlord followed the required procedural steps in the referenced sections. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services in Mississippi can help individuals understand whether an eviction action appears to comply with the requirements of § 89-8-31.
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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