Mississippi Rent Increase Laws

Last Updated: March 3, 2023 by Ashley Porter

Does Mississippi Have Rent Control?

No, Mississippi does not have rent control laws limiting the amount that landlords may ask for rent and state law prohibits local governments from establishing their own rent control laws.
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How Much Can a Landlord Raise Rent By in Mississippi?

In Mississippi, landlords can raise the rent by any amount and for any reason as long as they give proper notice, don’t do so during the fixed term of a lease, and aren’t doing so for certain discriminatory or retaliatory reasons.

When Can a Landlord Raise Rent in Mississippi?

In Mississippi, landlords can raise the rent for any reason as long as it is not discriminatory or retaliatory in nature and proper notice is given.

When Can’t a Landlord Raise Rent in Mississippi?

In Mississippi, landlords cannot raise rent during the middle of a lease’s fixed term, for certain discriminatory reasons (like race or age) or for certain retaliatory reasons (such as in response to a tenant requesting repairs).

The Federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination due to:

• Age
• Race
• Gender (including gender identity)
• Sexual orientation
• Religion
• Nationality or origin
• Familial status
• Disability

Mississippi law also prevents landlords from increasing rent in retaliation.
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The law does not specify what time period between a tenant action and a rent increase qualifies as retaliation, so landlords should act in good faith when increasing rent.

Rent increases are considered retaliatory if they are in response to a tenant exercising any right granted by law, including:

• Filing a complaint with the appropriate agency regarding the health or safety of the property
• Filing or participating in a judicial proceeding against the landlord
• Requesting repairs

How Much Notice is Needed to Raise Rent in Mississippi?

In Mississippi, landlords cannot raise the rent during a lease term and must give 30 days’ notice to increase the rent to a month-to-month tenant or 7 days’ notice to a week-to-week tenant.
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How Often Can Rent Be Increased in Mississippi?

Landlords in Mississippi can increase the rent as often as they choose as long as they provide sufficient notice each time.