Updated June 29, 2022
A Mississippi 3-Day Notice to Quit (Non-Payment) is a type of legal document used by landlords when their tenant fails to pay rent on the date it should have been due. With respect to Mississippi law, a landlord must give the tenant no less than 3 days to cure the rent. If the tenant fails to pay rent or move out from the premises within three (3) days of receiving notice, the landlord can file for an eviction. The landlord must deliver this notice in person, by certified mail, or via electronic means (e-mail or text message) but only if both parties have previously agreed to such in writing.
If the tenant believes that they have reason to defend themselves in court, both the landlord and tenant will have the opportunity to prove their case in court.
Laws – Miss. Code. Ann. § 89-8-13(5)(a)
How to Write
All empty fields must be filled-in before delivering the notice to the tenant. If completing the form on the computer, empty fields are highlighted in blue.
Step 1 – Landlord needs to enter the following information at the top of the form:
- Tenant’s Name(s), Street Address, City, County, State, and Zip
- Date
Step 2 – In the next paragraph, enter the sum of rent that the tenant owes for past due rent and the address in which the tenant’s rental unit resides.
Step 3 – In the last 6 empty fields, enter the owner’s name, title, and telephone number. The following 3 empty fields on the right, enter the tenant’s apartment community (if any), street address and the City, State, and Zip Code.
Step 4 – The Certification of Delivery form on the bottom is for the use of the landlord only. Use this when delivering the notice to the tenant, as it will be used as proof of delivery. Select the checkbox in which the notice was served and obtain the tenant’s signature if delivered personally.