Mobile home lot rent rules in Mississippi

Mississippi has no dedicated mobile home park act and no rent cap. Residential tenancies are governed by the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, Miss. Code Title 89, Chapter 8, which is built around the rental of a "dwelling unit." The information below describes how the law generally works; anyone dealing with a specific increase should consider consulting a licensed attorney in Mississippi.

What the statute says

The Residential Landlord and Tenant Act applies to "the rental of real property as a dwelling place" and defines a "dwelling unit" as "a structure or the part of a structure that is used as a home, residence or sleeping place" (Miss. Code §89-8-7(1)(c)). It clearly governs a landlord-rented home, while a tenancy in which the resident owns the home and rents only the lot is not clearly within that "dwelling unit" framework. Where the Act applies, §89-8-19(3) provides that "the landlord or the tenant may terminate a month-to-month tenancy by a written notice given to the other at least thirty (30) days prior to the termination date," and §89-8-5 bars a rental agreement from waiving the rights or remedies the Act provides. There is no statute capping the amount of rent.

How it works in general

Because Mississippi has no dedicated park act and no rent cap, the rent figure and most lot-rental terms come from the written lease and general law. Where the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act governs, a month-to-month tenancy can be ended by either side on 30 days' written notice. As in some other states, the harder question for many park residents is whether the Act applies at all: it plainly covers a home the landlord rents out, but a resident who owns the home and rents only the lot may fall outside the Act's "dwelling unit" framework, in which case the written lease and general contract law control. That makes a clear, written lease especially important in Mississippi.

Common scenarios

General examples Mississippi park residents commonly encounter:

• A resident asks whether rent is capped. It is not — no statewide cap exists.
• A month-to-month tenancy is ended. Where the Act applies, 30 days' written notice is required (§89-8-19(3)).
• A resident owns the home and rents only the lot. The Act may not clearly apply, so the written lease and general law control — read the lease carefully.

Other authorities that may apply

The Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Miss. Code ch. 8 of title 89) governs covered residential tenancies; where it does not reach a lot-only tenancy, general lease and contract law apply. Because Mississippi has no dedicated park act and no rent cap, this guide flags those gaps honestly. Federal law such as the Fair Housing Act can also apply.