Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Mississippi

Leasee property liability

I lived in a rental home from 1995-2003 (lease for 1 year never renewed). I recently moved on July 14. I've received a notice from the landlord that my deposit will be applied to property restoration/repairs(painting, cutting grass, fixing doors, etc.) and July rent. If no maintenance was done in this time frame, am I responsible for the charges? Also, with no lease agreement, am I responsible for July's rent?


Asked on 9/22/03, 6:21 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Austin Nimocks Austin R. Nimocks & Associates, P.L.L.C.

Re: Leasee property liability

If your lease for 1 year never renewed, and you paid rent on a monthly basis, you became a month-to-month tenant. You were required to give your landlord 30 days written notice of your intent to vacate. If you did not, you owe for July. As for the repairs, you are responsible for anything beyond ordinary wear and tear. Holes in walls and doors, broken windows, etc. are for you to pay. Moreover, if you did not clean the place before moving out, the landlord is entitled to charge a reasonable fee for cleaning, etc. Painting or replacing of carpet (after 8 years) would most likely be wear and tear items which are the responsibility of the landlord.

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Answered on 9/23/03, 3:48 pm


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