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Get your security deposit back in Mississippi

Your landlord must act within 45 days after termination of the tenancy, delivery of possession, and demand by the tenant under Miss. Code § 89-8-21. If they missed it, a statute-cited demand letter is the fastest first move.

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What Mississippi law says

Deadline to return / itemizewithin 45 days after termination of the tenancy, delivery of possession, and demand by the tenant
StatuteMiss. Code § 89-8-21 — read the official text
Itemized deduction statementRequired if any portion is withheld
Exposure for wrongful withholdingBad-faith retention can make the landlord liable for $200 in statutory damages plus actual damages.

This is general legal information about Miss. Code § 89-8-21, not legal advice about your situation. Statutes contain conditions and exceptions, and legislatures amend them — always check the official text linked above.

What that can mean in dollars

Example: $1,500 deposit wrongfully withheld → recovery of the withheld amount.

Most landlords understand this math, which is why a letter that cites Miss. Code § 89-8-21 and states the deadline they missed is often enough to get a check without going to court.

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How your Mississippi letter works

1. Answer a few questions

Your deposit amount, move-out date, landlord's address, and what happened. About 3 minutes.

2. We prepare the letter

A formal demand letter citing Miss. Code § 89-8-21, the 45-day deadline, and the remedies the statute provides.

3. We mail it certified

Printed and sent by USPS Certified Mail with tracking — your proof of delivery if this ends up in small claims court.

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Mississippi deposit questions

How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Mississippi?
Under Miss. Code § 89-8-21, the landlord generally must act within 45 days after termination of the tenancy, delivery of possession, and demand by the tenant. If the landlord keeps any portion, an itemized written statement of deductions is required. This is general legal information — the statute contains conditions and exceptions.
What happens if my landlord misses the Mississippi deadline?
Bad-faith retention can make the landlord liable for $200 in statutory damages plus actual damages. A written demand letter that cites Miss. Code § 89-8-21 puts the landlord on notice that you know the deadline has passed and what the statute allows you to pursue.
Do I need a lawyer to send a demand letter in Mississippi?
No. A demand letter is something any tenant can send on their own behalf. Our service prepares the letter from the facts you provide and the current text of Miss. Code § 89-8-21, and mails it by USPS Certified Mail so you have proof of delivery. If your dispute is complex or high-value, talking to a licensed Mississippi attorney is a sensible next step — many take deposit cases because several statutes shift attorney's fees to the landlord.