Miss. Code § 89-7-29

Current through 4/29/2024

Section 89-7-29 - Nonresidential evictions; required documents to file

To commence a civil action under Section 89-7-27, the landlord shall file a sworn affidavit or complaint, based upon the terms of the rental agreement that:

(a) States the facts requiring the removal of the tenant;

(b) Identifies the address of, or otherwise describes, the premises and, if applicable, the amount of rent and any additional fees owed;

(c) Declares that the necessary notice has been given to terminate the tenancy; and

(d) Identifies any specific items of tenant property located at the premises as to which the landlord asserts a valid lien and has commenced, or is commencing, proceedings governed by Section 89-7-51 et seq., Mississippi Code of 1972.

Miss. Code § 89-7-29

Codes, 1857, ch. 41, art. 28; 1871, § 1648; 1880, § 1334; 1892, § 2548; 1906, § 2886; Hemingway's 1917, § 2384; 1930, § 2227; 1942, § 949.

Amended by Laws, 2022, ch. 501, SB 2461,§ 12, eff. 4/21/2022.

Amended by Laws, 2018, ch. 446, SB 2473,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2018.