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The landlord must give the tenant a three day notice, in writing, to evict for nonpayment of rent. The notice must state that the tenant must pay rent or vacate possession. If the tenant does not pay in three days, the landlord may file an eviction action in justice court and obtain an order of eviction.

If a rental agreement is terminated early by either party the landlord must return any prepaid rent and security deposit, in ance with Miss. Code § 89-8-21, Tenant's Security Deposit. And if the breach is for nonpayment of rent, the 30 day notice period is not required to terminate the lease agreement.

During your tenancy, your landlord is also required to maintain the premises in a habitable condition. This means they must, among other things, comply with building and housing codes materially affecting health and safety, and maintain the unit in substantially the same condition it was in at the start of the lease.

If the tenancy is month to month, without a set ending date to the lease, either the landlord or tenant may terminate the lease by giving 30 days written notice. No reason is required for the termination.

How to Terminate Your Lease Early Review Your Lease Agreement: ... Communicate with the Landlord or Property Manager: ... Determine the Reason for Early Termination: ... Check for Legal Grounds: ... Provide Written Notice: ... Comply with Notice Period: ... Pay Rent and Fees: ... Inspect and Clean the Property:

If you need to leave before the end of your tenancy, your landlord or agent can charge an 'early termination' fee to cover any reasonable costs. For example, rent up to the end of your fixed tenancy period or costs to find a new tenant.