Cal. Civ. Code § 89-8-33
Residential evictions; required documents to file.
Operative Text
To commence an eviction under Section 89-8-31, the landlord shall file: (a) A sworn affidavit or complaint, based upon the terms of the rental agreement, that: (i) States the facts requiring the removal of the tenant; (ii) Identifies the address of the dwelling unit and, if applicable, the amount of rent and any additional fees owed; and (b) (i) A copy of the written notice of breach delivered to the tenant pursuant to Section 89-8-13; or (ii) A copy of the written notice to terminate the tenancy delivered to the tenant pursuant to Sections 89-8-17 and 89-8-19. History Laws, 2022, ch. 501, § 2, eff from and after passage (approved April 21, 2022).
Mississippi Code § 89-8-33 establishes the paperwork a landlord must submit to a court before an eviction proceeding can begin under § 89-8-31. The filing must include a sworn affidavit or complaint that describes the factual basis for removal, identifies the property address, and—where applicable—states the amount of rent or fees owed. The landlord must also attach either the written notice of breach previously delivered under § 89-8-13, or the written termination notice delivered under §§ 89-8-17 and 89-8-19.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 89-8-33, a compliant operator initiating an eviction assembles a complete filing package before approaching the court: a sworn affidavit or complaint that lays out the specific facts supporting removal, the unit's address, and any outstanding rent or fees, paired with a copy of the applicable written notice already delivered to the tenant. Operators generally confirm that the attached notice matches the type of action being pursued—breach under § 89-8-13 or termination under §§ 89-8-17 and 89-8-19—because a mismatch or missing document can delay or derail the proceeding. Maintaining organized records of all notices and their delivery methods helps ensure the filing under § 89-8-33 can be completed accurately.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 89-8-33 gives tenants a basis to examine whether an eviction filing against them is procedurally complete: the landlord was required to submit a sworn affidavit or complaint and a copy of the specific written notice previously delivered, and a court filing that omits these elements may be deficient. Tenants who believe the required documents were not properly filed or that they never received the underlying notice may raise that issue as part of their response in the eviction proceeding. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices familiar with Mississippi's § 89-8-33 requirements can help tenants understand what a proper filing should contain and what options may be available if it falls short.
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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