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HB 499

Landlord tenant provisions; revise time periods for eviction and removal.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kimberly Remak

HB 499 revises Mississippi's eviction timelines, adjusting notice periods and court deadlines that determine how quickly landlords can remove tenants or tenants can respond to proceedings.

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Bill Summary · HB 499

Legislative bill overview

HB 499 modifies Mississippi's eviction and removal procedures by revising the statutory time periods that landlords and tenants must follow during the eviction process. The bill adjusts notice periods, court filing deadlines, or enforcement timelines that currently exist under Mississippi law. These changes affect how quickly landlords can remove tenants and how much time tenants have to respond to eviction proceedings.

Why is this important

Eviction timelines directly impact housing stability for renters and cash flow for property owners. Shortening timelines benefits landlords seeking faster resolution of non-payment or lease violations, while lengthening them provides tenants more time to cure defaults or seek legal remedies. Mississippi's eviction procedures are already relatively landlord-favorable compared to other states, so any revision could significantly affect vulnerable renters facing displacement.

Potential points of contention

  • Tenant protection vs. landlord efficiency: Shorter timelines may expedite evictions but reduce opportunities for tenants to resolve issues like late rent payments; longer timelines increase uncertainty for property owners managing problem tenancies
  • Economic impact disparity: Changes affect low-income renters disproportionately, who have fewer resources to quickly respond to legal proceedings or find alternative housing
  • Judicial workload: Revised timelines could either strain or relieve Mississippi courts depending on whether deadlines are compressed or extended, affecting case management

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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