Mississippi HB442 revises landlord-tenant law to allow tenants to repair defects and seek reimbursement if the landlord fails to do so.
Mississippi HB442 amends Section 89-8-15 of the Mississippi Code to revise the conditions under which a tenant can be reimbursed for repairs to defects in a rental property. If a landlord fails to address a specific and material defect that breaches the rental agreement or the landlord's obligations, the tenant may repair the defect and seek reimbursement within 45 days of submitting receipted bills. The tenant must arrange the repairs to minimize inconvenience to other tenants.
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