Mississippi Notice to Vacate

A legally compliant notice to vacate under Mississippi landlord-tenant law, primarily Mississippi Code § 89-7 and § 89-8-19. Use the correct notice type based on the reason for termination or the nature of the tenancy: 30-day notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy (no cause), 7-day notice for week-to-week, notices for lease violations (typically 30 days to cure or vacate per common practice under § 89-7), 3-day pay-or-quit for nonpayment in eviction context, and end-of-term notices per lease terms. Notice must specify the exact date by which the tenant must vacate., -

Notice Type Selection Guide

Select the applicable notice type before completing the form. Using the wrong notice type may delay or invalidate the termination or eviction process.

> Important, computing deadlines: Mississippi generally uses calendar days unless the lease or court rules specify otherwise. Notice periods typically begin the day after proper service. If served by mail, allow additional time for receipt as required by practice or local rules. Always retain proof of service. Do not count the day of service in the notice period unless specified by the governing document., -

NOTICE TO VACATE ### (Mississippi Landlord and Tenant Law, Miss. Code §§ 89-7, 89-8-19 et seq.)

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

FROM (Sending Party):
[[Sender Full Name]]
[[Sender Mailing Address]]
[[Sender City]], Mississippi [[Sender ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Sender Phone Number]]
Email: [[Sender Email Address]]

TO (Receiving Party):
[[Recipient Full Name(s)]]
AND ALL OCCUPANTS of the premises located at:
[[Rental Property Address]]
[[City]], Mississippi [[ZIP Code]] (the "Premises")

RE: Tenancy at the Premises, [[Describe Tenancy Type: month-to-month / week-to-week / fixed term ending [[Lease End Date]]]]

Tenancy Commencement Date (approximate): [[Tenancy Start Date]], -

*(Select and complete ONLY the section that applies to your situation. Delete or strike through the sections that do not apply.)*, -

OPTION A, 30-Day Notice of Termination of Month-to-Month Tenancy *(Miss. Code § 89-8-19, No-Cause Termination by Landlord)*, -

30-DAY NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF MONTH-TO-MONTH TENANCY

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Mississippi Code § 89-8-19, your month-to-month tenancy for the Premises described above is hereby TERMINATED, effective at the end of the rental period that falls at least thirty (30) days after the date this notice is properly served and received.

Tenancy Termination Date: [[Termination Date, must be the last day of a rental period at least 30 days after proper service of this notice]]

You are required to vacate and surrender possession of the Premises in clean condition, with all personal belongings removed, no later than 11:59 p.m. on [[Termination Date]].

On or before the Termination Date, please:

1. Remove all personal property from the Premises.

2. Return all keys, garage-door openers, mailbox keys, and any other access devices to [[Landlord Name or Authorized Agent]] at [[Return Location / Address]].

3. Ensure all utilities in your name are canceled or transferred, effective [[Termination Date]].

4. Provide your forwarding address in writing to ensure timely return of your security deposit.

5. Leave the Premises in broom-clean condition, free of damage beyond ordinary wear and tear.

This notice does not reflect any fault or wrongdoing on your part. It is a no-cause termination of a periodic tenancy as permitted under Mississippi law.

Security Deposit: Your security deposit is held by [[Landlord or Agent Name]]. Pursuant to Miss. Code § 89-8-21, after you vacate and provide a forwarding address, the landlord must return the deposit or provide a written itemization of any deductions within forty-five (45) days.

All rent and other charges due under the tenancy through [[Termination Date]] remain payable. If you remain in possession of the Premises after [[Termination Date]] without the landlord's written consent, you will be a holdover tenant subject to unlawful detainer proceedings and possible daily use-and-occupancy charges., -

OPTION B, 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit *(Nonpayment of Rent, Miss. Code § 89-7-27 practice)*, -

3-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you are in default of your rental obligation at the Premises for failure to pay rent when due. Pursuant to applicable provisions of Mississippi Code § 89-7-27 and related landlord-tenant statutes, the following amounts are past due and unpaid as of the date of this notice:

Itemized Rent Due:

Total Rent Due: $[[Total Rent Amount]]

> Mississippi Law Note: This demand is primarily for rent. Other charges may be addressed separately per your lease and applicable law. Consult the lease and an attorney regarding partial payments or additional fees.

You are hereby NOTIFIED AND DEMANDED to do ONE of the following within THREE (3) DAYS after proper service of this notice:

1. PAY IN FULL the total rent due of $[[Total Rent Amount]] to [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]] at [[Payment Address / Method]]; OR

2. VACATE AND SURRENDER POSSESSION of the Premises no later than 11:59 p.m. on [[3rd Day After Service, Date]].

The deadline to pay or vacate is: [[Deadline Date]].

If you fail to pay the total rent owed or vacate by the deadline, the landlord will terminate your rental agreement and file an unlawful detainer action in the appropriate Mississippi court (typically justice court) to recover possession, back rent, costs, and all other relief the court may award.

Reinstatement: Payment of the full amount due within the notice period may cure this default and reinstate your tenancy if accepted by the landlord. Partial payment may not cure the default unless the landlord expressly agrees in writing., -

OPTION C, 30-Day Notice to Cure Lease Violation or Quit *(Miss. Code § 89-7, Lease Violation Other Than Non-Payment)*, -

30-DAY NOTICE TO CURE LEASE VIOLATION OR QUIT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you are in material noncompliance with the terms of your rental agreement for the Premises. Pursuant to Mississippi landlord-tenant practices under Miss. Code § 89-7, the following violation(s) has/have been identified:

Description of Violation(s):
> [[Detailed Description of Lease Violation, e.g., "You have kept an unauthorized pet (a dog) at the Premises in violation of Section [[Lease Section]] of the Lease Agreement, which expressly prohibits pets without prior written landlord approval. The pet was observed on the Premises on [[Date(s) Observed]]."]]

Date(s) of Observed Violation: [[Date(s) Violation Observed or Occurred]]

Lease Provision(s) Violated: [[Cite Specific Lease Section(s), e.g., Section [[Lease Section]] ]], -

You are hereby NOTIFIED AND DEMANDED to do ONE of the following within THIRTY (30) DAYS after proper service of this notice:

1. CURE THE VIOLATION by performing the following specific action(s):
[[Specific Remedial Action Required, e.g., "Remove the unauthorized pet from the Premises and provide the landlord with written confirmation of removal."]]
Cure must be completed no later than [[30th Day After Service, Date]]; OR

2. VACATE AND SURRENDER POSSESSION of the Premises no later than 11:59 p.m. on [[30th Day After Service, Date]].

If you adequately remedy the breach within thirty (30) days, the rental agreement may continue at the landlord's discretion. If you fail to cure or vacate by the deadline, the rental agreement will terminate and the landlord may file an unlawful detainer action.

Note on Non-Remediable Violations: If the lease violation involves substantial damage, criminal activity, or conduct that is not curable, this notice may be modified to require unconditional vacature within a shorter period as permitted by the lease and law., -

OPTION D, 30-Day Tenant Notice to Vacate (Tenant-to-Landlord) *(Miss. Code § 89-8-19, Tenant Termination of Month-to-Month Tenancy)*, -

TENANT'S 30-DAY NOTICE TO VACATE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Mississippi Code § 89-8-19, I, the undersigned Tenant, hereby provide notice of my intent to terminate and vacate the Premises described above, effective at the end of the rental period at least thirty (30) calendar days from the date this notice is properly delivered to the landlord.

Intended Move-Out / Vacate Date: [[Vacate Date, at least 30 days from date of delivery to landlord]]

I intend to:

1. Remove all personal property from the Premises by [[Vacate Date]].

2. Return all keys, access devices, and garage-door openers to [[Landlord Name or Agent]] at [[Return Location]] by [[Vacate Date]].

3. Leave the Premises in clean condition, free of damage beyond ordinary wear and tear.

4. Provide the following forwarding address for return of the security deposit:

Forwarding Address: [[Tenant's Forwarding Address, City, Mississippi, ZIP]]

Pursuant to Miss. Code § 89-8-21, I understand that the landlord must return the security deposit or provide a written itemization of deductions within forty-five (45) days after I vacate and provide a forwarding address.

All rent due through [[Vacate Date]] will be paid as agreed., -

OPTION E, End-of-Fixed-Term Notice to Vacate *(Post-Lease-Expiration, Tenant Already Occupying After Term End)*, -

NOTICE TO VACATE, END OF LEASE TERM

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Lease Agreement for the Premises expired on [[Lease Expiration Date]]. Your tenancy has not been renewed, and no new rental agreement has been executed. You are hereby notified that you must vacate and surrender possession of the Premises.

Vacate Deadline: No later than 11:59 p.m. on [[Vacate-By Date]].

As of [[Lease Expiration Date]], you occupy the Premises as a holdover tenant without the landlord's consent. Daily use-and-occupancy charges of $[[Daily Holdover Rate]] per day may accrue from [[Lease Expiration Date]] until possession is surrendered. The landlord reserves all rights to recover holdover damages and to file an unlawful detainer action without further notice if you remain in possession after the stated deadline.

Please return all keys, access devices, and garage-door openers to [[Landlord or Agent Name]] at [[Return Location]] by the vacate deadline. Provide your forwarding address for security deposit accounting. The landlord will account for the security deposit within forty-five (45) days of your surrender per Miss. Code § 89-8-21 and will apply any lawful deductions., -

Signature and Date

*(Complete for ALL notice types)*, -

*Signature of Sending Party (Landlord / Authorized Agent / Tenant)*

___________________________________
[[Sender Full Name]]
[[Title: Owner / Property Manager / Authorized Agent / Tenant]]
[[Sender Mailing Address]]
[[City]], Mississippi [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Sender Phone Number]]

Date Signed: [[Date Signed]], -

Service of Notice, Permitted Methods

Mississippi law and standard practice authorize the following primary methods of serving a notice to vacate. Proper service is essential for the notice to be effective and for any subsequent court action.

Method 1, Personal Delivery
Hand-deliver the notice directly to the tenant (or, for a tenant notice, to the landlord or their authorized agent). The notice period begins the day after actual delivery in most cases.

Method 2, Posting
Affix a copy of the notice in a conspicuous place on the main entrance or front door of the Premises. This is a common and accepted method when personal delivery is not possible. Best combined with mailing.

Method 3, Mailing (in combination with posting)
Send by first-class U.S. Mail or certified mail to the recipient at the Premises. When used with posting, this strengthens proof of delivery. Allow reasonable time for mail receipt.

> Best Practice: Use certified mail, return receipt requested in addition to posting or personal service. Retain the certified-mail receipt, signed return card, and photographs of posting as evidence. Mississippi courts require proof of proper service before an unlawful detainer action may proceed., -

Certificate / Proof of Service

*(Complete the section for the method used. Sign and retain. File with the court if required.)*, -

Certificate A, Personal Delivery

I, [[Server's Full Name]], certify under penalty of perjury that on [[Date of Service]], at approximately [[Time of Service a.m./p.m.]], I personally served the foregoing Notice to Vacate upon:

Recipient: [[Recipient Full Name(s)]]

at the premises located at [[Rental Property Address]], [[City]], Mississippi [[ZIP Code]],

by:
- Handing a copy directly to the recipient
- Leaving a copy with [[Name of Person]], a person of suitable age and discretion residing at / present at the Premises

The notice period begins on or after [[Date of Service]] and the deadline is [[Deadline Date]].

___________________________________
Signature of Server

[[Server's Full Name]]
[[Server's Address]]
[[City]], Mississippi [[ZIP Code]]

Date Certificate Signed: [[Date]], -

Certificate B, Posting

I, [[Server's Full Name]], certify under penalty of perjury that on [[Date of Posting]], I posted a copy of the foregoing Notice to Vacate in a conspicuous place on the main entrance/front door of the Premises located at [[Rental Property Address]], [[City]], Mississippi [[ZIP Code]].

• ☐ A copy was also sent by first-class or certified mail on [[Mailing Date]], USPS Tracking No. [[Tracking Number]]

The notice period and deadline are calculated from the date of posting (and mailing if used).

___________________________________
Signature of Server

[[Server's Full Name]]
[[Server's Address]]
[[City]], Mississippi [[ZIP Code]]

Date Certificate Signed: [[Date]], -

Certificate C, Combined Posting and Mailing

I, [[Server's Full Name]], certify under penalty of perjury that on [[Date of Posting]], I affixed a copy of the foregoing Notice to Vacate to the main entrance of the Premises at [[Rental Property Address]], [[City]], Mississippi [[ZIP Code]], and on [[Date of Mailing]] sent a copy by first-class U.S. Mail (or certified mail) to the same address.

Pursuant to standard practice, the notice is effective upon proper posting (with mailing confirmation where required). The compliance/vacate deadline is [[Deadline Date]].

___________________________________
Signature of Server

[[Server's Full Name]]
[[Server's Address]]
[[City]], Mississippi [[ZIP Code]]

Date Certificate Signed: [[Date]], -

General Compliance Notes

Required Elements of a Valid Notice: The notice must identify the parties, the property address, the nature of the tenancy or grounds for termination, the specific demand (vacate by a date certain or cure and/or vacate), the exact deadline, and be signed by the sending party or authorized agent.

After Notice Expires: If the recipient does not comply, the landlord (or tenant in appropriate cases) may file the appropriate action in justice court or other court with jurisdiction in the county where the property is located. Bring copies of the lease, this notice, proof of service, rent ledger, and any supporting photos or documents.

Prohibited Actions: Landlords may not use "self-help" eviction methods such as changing locks, shutting off utilities, removing doors or belongings, or using force or threats. Such actions can result in liability for damages, penalties, and attorney fees under Mississippi law.

Record Keeping: Keep the original signed notice, proof of service documentation, photographs, correspondence, and payment records. These are critical for any court proceeding.

Disclaimer: This is a template notice for use in Mississippi real estate matters. It is not legal advice. Notice and eviction procedures are technical and time-sensitive. Laws, local court practices, and forms can change. Verify against the current Mississippi Code (Title 89, Chapters 7 and 8), consult the Mississippi Bar or a licensed Mississippi attorney, and confirm any local justice court requirements before serving or filing. Statutes and periods referenced are based on the key specifications provided and common practice as of June 2026.

Primary statutory references: Mississippi Code § 89-7 (eviction and notice processes); § 89-8-19 (termination of periodic tenancies, 30 days for month-to-month); § 89-8-21 (security deposit return within 45 days); related unlawful detainer provisions., -

End of Mississippi Notice to Vacate