A notice to pay rent or quit—also known as an eviction notice or notice to vacate due to late rent—is a written letter demanding a tenant who is late paying rent (1) pay the rent by a certain date or (2) quit (leave or vacate) the premises.
In Mississippi, a notice to pay rent or quit is a formal written communication from a landlord to a tenant who is behind on rent. This notice demands that the tenant either pay the overdue rent by a specified deadline or vacate the rental property. Mississippi law requires landlords to give tenants a three-day notice to pay or quit before proceeding with an eviction lawsuit. This means that after the tenant receives the notice, they have three days to either pay the full amount of rent due or move out. If the tenant fails to comply with the notice by either paying the rent or vacating the premises, the landlord may then file an eviction action in court. It's important for both landlords and tenants to understand that the eviction process is governed by state law, and specific procedures must be followed to ensure that the eviction is legal. Tenants facing an eviction notice for nonpayment of rent may benefit from consulting with an attorney to understand their rights and options under Mississippi law.