Mississippi Property and Real Estate Laws

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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.

Learn About Mississippi Property and Real Estate Laws

  • Mississippi Lease and Rental Agreement Laws

    A summary of Mississippi's various lease and rental agreement laws, including the types of leases allowed under state law, limits on security deposit requirements, and more.

  • Mississippi Adverse Possession Laws

    Information about Mississippi's adverse possession law, which allows individuals who openly inhabit an otherwise unused portion of land for at least 10 years to gain legal title.

  • Mississippi Homestead Laws

    The basics of Mississippi's homestead protection law, which allows property owners to declare a portion of their land a "homestead" and thus off-limits to creditors in a bankruptcy.

  • Mississippi Civil Statute of Limitations

    Overview of Mississippi's civil statute of limitations, which sets time limits for how long a prospective plaintiff has to file a civil lawsuit, typically two or three years for most actions.

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