Your landlord generally has 45 days in Mississippi to return your security deposit or provide an itemized list of deductions after the tenancy ends and you demand the deposit's return. DepositsBack.app helps you take the next step: a state-specific security deposit notice sent by USPS Certified Mail, with tracking that stays attached to your case. This page summarizes general information from Mississippi Code § 89-8-21 and official state sources.
The general deadline is 45 days. Landlords must return the security deposit or provide an itemized list of deductions within 45 days after the tenancy ends and the tenant demands its return.
You may still be able to send a notice. We show general state information and official sources so you can review your situation and decide your next step.
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Mississippi's 45-day clock runs from your written demand after move-out, so your records — DepositsBack.app notice, USPS Certified Mail delivery confirmation, and any response uploaded to your case — document both the demand and the timeline. Under Mississippi Code § 89-8-21, a landlord who retains the deposit without good faith may owe the amount wrongfully withheld plus up to $200 in damages and court costs; Mississippi small-claims (justice) court generally hears disputes up to $3,500. You can review your situation alongside the statute and official state resources, and decide whether to consult a Mississippi attorney or proceed with self-help next steps.