AI Mississippi Lease Renewal / Rent Increase Notice

Notice Date: [[Notice Date]]

Landlord / Property Manager: [[Landlord Full Name or Company]]
Mailing Address: [[Landlord Mailing Address, City, MS ZIP]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone]] | Email: [[Landlord Email]]

Property: [[Property Full Address, City, Mississippi ZIP Code]]

Tenant(s): [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
Current Address (if different): [[Current Tenant Address]]

This document provides a complete written notice of lease renewal, non-renewal, and/or proposed changes to rent or other terms for a residential tenancy in Mississippi. It is structured to satisfy recommended practices under Mississippi Code Title 89, Chapter 7 (particularly provisions governing notice for periodic tenancies) and common lease terms.

Mississippi does not have a statute that mandates a specific renewal notice period for fixed-term leases. However, for month-to-month (periodic) tenancies, a minimum of 30 days' written notice is required and widely followed to terminate the tenancy or to alter material terms such as rent. Written notice 30, 60 days before lease expiration is strongly recommended for fixed-term leases to allow orderly renewal or transition.

All user-provided information is expressed as `[[Token Name]]` placeholders. Tenant acceptance may be written (by signing and returning) or implied by continued occupancy and payment of the new rent after the notice period., -

1. Mississippi Notice Requirements and Recommended Timing

Mississippi Code does not impose a uniform statutory renewal notice deadline for fixed-term residential leases. Best practice and related periodic tenancy rules require:

• At least 30 days' written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy or to change its terms (including rent increases).

• For fixed-term leases, the lease controls renewal and notice. If the lease is silent, providing written notice 30, 60 days prior to expiration is recommended to avoid automatic conversion to month-to-month on old or unclear terms.

• Any change to rent or other material terms for a periodic tenancy must be communicated in writing with sufficient advance notice.

• Tenant is not obligated to accept new terms. If the tenant does not agree and does not vacate by the required date, landlord may pursue termination and eviction after proper notice.

Tenancy Type for This Notice: [[Month-to-Month / Fixed-Term Lease Ending [[Lease Expiration Date]]]]

Recommended / Applied Notice Period: [[30 days / 45 days / 60 days]] prior to effective date or expiration

Effective Date of New or Changed Terms (if accepted): [[Effective Date]]

Deadline for Tenant Response (recommended): [[Response Deadline, e.g. 10 days before effective date]], -

2. Mississippi Has No Statewide Rent Control or Increase Caps

Mississippi has no statewide rent control statute, rent stabilization ordinance, or statutory cap on the amount by which rent may be increased for privately owned residential property.

• Landlords may propose any new rent amount permitted by the market and consistent with the existing lease.

• Local governments in Mississippi generally do not impose rent control, just-cause eviction, or rent-increase limits on standard residential tenancies.

• Increases must still be delivered with proper written notice for periodic tenancies and must not be retaliatory or discriminatory under the Fair Housing Act or Mississippi law.

Rent Control / Cap Status: No statewide rent control or statutory limit on rent increases applies in Mississippi.

Local Ordinance Check: [[No applicable local rent control or increase limitation / Describe any local rule if known]], -

3. Current Lease Terms and Proposed New / Renewal Terms

The following terms will apply beginning on the Effective Date if the tenant accepts the renewal or changes (by written acceptance or by continued occupancy and payment of the new rent after proper notice).

Current Lease Terms
- Monthly Rent: $[[Current Monthly Rent]]
- Lease Type / Term: [[Current Lease Type and Expiration Date]]
- Lease End Date: [[Current Lease End Date]]
- Additional Monthly Charges: [[Current Additional Charges e.g. pet rent, parking, utilities allocation]]
- Other Key Terms: [[Current Special Terms or "None"]]

Proposed New / Renewal Terms Effective [[Effective Date]]
- New Monthly Rent: $[[New Monthly Rent]]
- New Lease Type / Term: [[New Lease Term e.g. Month-to-Month / 6-Month Renewal / 12-Month Renewal]]
- New Lease Start Date: [[New Lease Start Date]]
- New Lease End Date (if fixed term): [[New Lease End Date]]
- Changed Additional Charges: [[New or Unchanged Additional Charges]]
- Other Modified Terms: [[Description of Other Changed Terms or "None"]]

Change Summary

Dollar Increase: $[[Dollar Amount of Increase]] per month
Percentage Increase: [[Percentage Increase]]%, -

4. Tenant Options and Response

Tenant has the following options:

1. Accept the renewal / new terms by signing below and returning this notice (or a signed copy) to Landlord by the Response Deadline, and continuing to occupy and pay the new rent on time.

2. Propose different terms in writing (Landlord may accept, reject, or counter).

3. Decline and vacate by the end of the current lease term or by the date specified in any termination notice. Tenant must provide written notice of intent to vacate if required by the current lease.

4. Do nothing, in some cases continued occupancy after expiration and after receipt of this notice may imply acceptance of month-to-month tenancy on the new terms (consult the lease and an attorney).

Tenant Response (check one and sign):

• [ ] I/we accept the proposed renewal terms set forth above and agree to the new lease terms effective [[Effective Date]].

• [ ] I/we do not accept the proposed terms and will vacate the Premises on or before [[Vacate Date]].

• [ ] I/we wish to discuss different terms (see attached proposal or note below).

Tenant Signature(s): ______________________________ Date: _______
Printed Name(s): [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]

Landlord Acknowledgment of Acceptance: ______________________________ Date: _______, -

5. Non-Renewal / Termination Option (If Applicable)

If Landlord does not wish to renew:

This notice also serves as written notice that Landlord will not renew the tenancy beyond the current term. Tenant must vacate the Premises on or before [[Vacate / Non-Renewal Date, consistent with lease and 30-day minimum for periodic]].

If Tenant remains after that date without a new agreement, Landlord may pursue eviction after any additional notice required by the lease and Mississippi law., -

6. Important Legal Notes for Mississippi

• Written notice is required to change rent or other material terms of a month-to-month tenancy.

• Acceptance of new rent by the tenant after proper notice can create a new periodic tenancy on the changed terms.

• The existing lease controls any specific renewal, notice, or rent-adjustment procedures. Review the lease first.

• This notice does not modify any rights or obligations that have already accrued under the current lease.

• Retaliatory or discriminatory rent increases or non-renewals are prohibited.

• Tenants who are victims of domestic violence or who qualify under other protected categories may have additional rights., -

7. Delivery of This Notice

This notice is being delivered by (select and document):

• [ ] Personal delivery to tenant on [[Date]] at [[Time/Location]].

• [ ] First-class mail to tenant's address on [[Mailing Date]] (and/or certified mail).

• [ ] Posting conspicuously + mailing (if required or chosen for periodic tenancy).

• [ ] Electronic delivery (only if previously agreed in writing by the parties).

Proof / Record of Delivery:

Delivered / Mailed / Posted by: [[Name of Server / Agent]]
Date(s): [[Date(s)]]
Method details: [[Full description]], -

8. Recordkeeping and Follow-Up

Landlord shall retain:
- Copy of this signed notice
- Proof of delivery / mailing
- Any tenant response
- New signed lease (if executed)
- Payment records showing new rent accepted, -

Disclaimer and Sources

*Template, not professional legal advice. This Mississippi Lease Renewal / Rent Increase Notice is provided for template and informational purposes. Mississippi does not have specific statutory mandates for fixed-term lease renewal notice periods beyond general periodic tenancy rules and the terms of the parties' lease. Always review the actual lease, verify current Mississippi Code (Title 89, Chapters 7 and 8 and related), local court practices, and consult a licensed Mississippi real estate attorney before using this document or taking action. Information is current as of June 2026.*

Key references: Mississippi Code Title 89, Chapter 7 (landlord and tenant, notice to quit, unlawful detainer); general periodic tenancy notice practices (30 days commonly applied to rent changes and terminations for month-to-month); lease contract terms. No statewide rent control statutes apply., -

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