The notices and their periods
- 3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit — for nonpayment (Miss. Code § 89-7-27) — three judicial days (excluding weekends and holidays) to pay or move out. There's no grace period unless the lease provides one.
- 14-Day Notice to Comply or Vacate — for a curable lease violation (Miss. Code § 89-8-13(3)) — 14 days to fix the problem; a repeat of substantially the same violation within six months can become a 14-day notice with no cure.
- Immediate (health/safety) — for a substantial violation that materially affects health or safety, the landlord can act without notice or a cure period (§ 89-8-19).
Ending a tenancy and serving notice
To end a month-to-month tenancy without cause, give 30 days' written notice (Miss. Code § 89-8-19).
After the notice period, the landlord files a Complaint for Unlawful Entry and Detainer in justice or county court.
Short rent notice, judicial-day counting
Mississippi's 3-day nonpayment notice is counted in judicial days — weekends and legal holidays don't count — so it usually runs longer than three calendar days. Curable lease violations get 14 days, but a repeat within six months can be made non-curable.
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How many days' notice for nonpayment in Mississippi?
Three judicial days to pay or quit (Miss. Code § 89-7-27); weekends and holidays don't count.
How long to fix a lease violation in Mississippi?
14 days to comply (§ 89-8-13(3)); a repeat of the same violation within six months can be non-curable.
How do I end a month-to-month tenancy in Mississippi?
Give 30 days' written notice (§ 89-8-19).
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WriteMyNotice.com is a self-help document preparation service, not a law firm, and this page is general information, not legal advice. Eviction rules are strict and vary by state, county, and city — many cities add rent-control or just-cause requirements on top of state law, and an improper or mistimed notice can get an eviction case delayed or dismissed. Verify the current requirements for your property's location and, for contested or high-stakes evictions, consult a landlord-tenant attorney. Statute references verified June 2026.