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Welcome to FindLaw’s section on Mississippi’s property and real estate laws, covering everything from landlord and tenant protections for rental properties to adverse possession laws allowing individuals who openly make use of otherwise neglected land for at least 10 years to gain legal title. Articles include information about the limits of what a landlord may require as a security deposit and laws prohibiting discrimination against tenants and prospective tenants. You’ll also learn about homestead protection laws, which help struggling homeowners insulate a certain portion of their home and property from bankruptcy. Click on a link below to learn more about Mississippi property and real estate laws.<\/p>\n\n

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