Tenant won't move out in Mississippi
When a definite Mississippi residential lease expires and the tenant stays, the landlord may give a notice stating the tenant is holding over and that eviction proceedings will begin no earlier than three days after the notice is provided. A new agreement or accepted post-term rent can change the analysis; possession still requires a court process. Miss. Code §§ 89-8-17(1)-(2), 89-8-31(b), 89-8-33
Confirm the definite lease term actually expired.
Check for a renewal clause, new agreement, or rent accepted for continued occupancy.
Give the post-expiration holdover notice and preserve delivery proof.
If the tenant remains, use the residential eviction complaint process rather than self-help.
What happens next
The guided workflow checks the supported holdover facts and prepares the post-expiration notice where appropriate. Mississippi Justice Court forms cover the later filing stage.
Start the Mississippi toolLegal information reviewed October 4, 2026. LandlordAnswers is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.