1. Parties and Property
Landlord / Owner or Authorized Agent:
Name: [[Landlord or Agent Full Name]]
Address for notices: [[Landlord Notice Address, City, Mississippi ZIP]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone]]
Email: [[Landlord Email]]
Tenant(s):
Name(s): [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
Current Address: [[Property Address, including Unit if applicable, City, Mississippi ZIP]] (the "Premises")
Lease Type: [[Month-to-Month / Fixed Term Lease ending [[Lease End Date]]]]
2. Notice Selector and Instructions
Use the appropriate form below based on the reason for termination or eviction. All notices must be served in accordance with Mississippi law (personal delivery, posting and mailing, or other method permitted by statute or court rule).
Quick Reference Table:
| Reason for Notice | Typical Notice Period | Form to Use | Cure Possible? |
|-------------------|-----------------------|-------------|----------------|
| Nonpayment of rent | 3 days (pay or quit) | Section 3 | Yes - pay in full |
| Material lease violation (curable) | 14 days (cure or quit) | Section 4 | Yes |
| Uncurable breach or illegal activity | 3 or 5 days unconditional | Section 5 | No |
| Month-to-month tenancy termination (no cause) | 30 days | Section 6 | N/A |
| Holdover after lease end | Per lease or statute | Section 7 | N/A |
3. Three-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit (Nonpayment)
Date of Notice: [[Notice Date]]
To: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
Premises: [[Full Property Address]]
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you are in default under your rental agreement for failure to pay rent when due. As of the date of this notice, the amount past due is $[[Total Rent Owed]], for the period(s) [[Rental Period(s) in Default]].
You have three (3) days (excluding weekends and legal holidays) from the date of service of this notice to pay the full amount due or to vacate and surrender the Premises.
If you fail to pay or vacate within the three-day period, the undersigned will commence legal proceedings to recover possession of the Premises, unpaid rent, damages, costs, and such other relief as the court may award.
Payment must be made to: [[Payment Instructions / Address or Portal]]
Landlord / Agent Signature: _______________________________ Date: ___________
Printed Name: [[Landlord or Agent Full Name]]
4. Fourteen-Day Notice to Cure or Quit (Material Breach)
Date of Notice: [[Notice Date]]
To: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you are in material breach of the rental agreement and/or Mississippi law as follows:
[[Describe specific violation(s) with dates and facts, e.g. "Unauthorized occupants since [date]; repeated noise complaints on [dates]; damage to property on [date]"]]
You have fourteen (14) days from service of this notice to cure the breach by [[specific cure action required, e.g. "removing unauthorized occupants, ceasing the conduct, and repairing or paying for the damage"]] or to vacate the Premises.
If the breach is not cured within fourteen (14) days, or if you vacate without curing, legal action may be initiated to terminate the tenancy and recover possession.
Landlord / Agent Signature: _______________________________ Date: ___________
5. Unconditional Notice to Vacate (Non-Curable or Holdover)
Date of Notice: [[Notice Date]]
To: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED to vacate and surrender the Premises located at [[Full Property Address]] within [[3 / 5 / other statutory]] days after service of this notice.
Grounds: [[Describe: e.g. "Assignment or subletting without consent"; "Illegal drug activity on premises on [date]"; "Holdover after expiration of lease term on [date]"; "Nuisance constituting health/safety hazard"]]
Failure to vacate will result in the filing of an unlawful detainer / eviction action in the appropriate Mississippi court.
Landlord / Agent Signature: _______________________________ Date: ___________
6. Thirty-Day Notice of Termination (Month-to-Month Tenancy)
Date of Notice: [[Notice Date]]
To: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
This notice terminates your month-to-month tenancy at the Premises described above.
You are required to vacate and surrender the Premises on or before [[Vacate Date - at least 30 days from service, matching rental period end if required]].
This termination is without cause. You remain responsible for all rent and obligations through the vacate date and for any damages beyond ordinary wear and tear.
Landlord / Agent Signature: _______________________________ Date: ___________
7. Holdover Notice and Demand for Possession
Date of Notice: [[Notice Date]]
To: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
Your lease / tenancy expired or was terminated effective [[Termination Date]]. You are a holdover tenant.
You are required to vacate the Premises immediately. If you remain, you will be charged holdover rent of $[[Daily or Monthly Holdover Rate]] per day (or such other amount as permitted by law and any lease provision), and the undersigned will pursue all available remedies, including eviction and damages.
Landlord / Agent Signature: _______________________________ Date: ___________
8. Proof of Service
I certify that on [[Service Date]] at approximately [[Time]], I served the above notice(s) upon the Tenant(s) named herein by the following method(s) permitted under Mississippi law:
[ ] Personal delivery to Tenant at the Premises or other location.
[ ] Leaving a copy with a person of suitable age and discretion at the Premises and mailing a copy to Tenant at the Premises.
[ ] Posting a copy in a conspicuous place on the Premises and mailing a copy to Tenant at the Premises.
[ ] Other: [[Describe alternative method if authorized]]
Server Name: [[Server Full Name]]
Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ___________
9. Tenant Response Options and Next Steps (Guidance)
1. If you receive a pay-or-quit notice, pay the full amount demanded (plus any additional rent that accrues) within the three-day period to avoid eviction filing.
- If the notice alleges a curable violation, correct the problem completely within the stated cure period and notify the landlord in writing that the cure is complete.
- Keep copies of all notices, proof of payment, communications, and photos of the condition of the Premises.
- If you believe the notice is defective or the landlord has not complied with the law (e.g., improper service, retaliation, or habitability issues), consult an attorney or legal aid immediately - do not ignore the notice.
- Upon vacating, return all keys, remotes, and access devices; leave the unit clean; take photos; and provide a forwarding address in writing for any deposit accounting or final statements.
- Mississippi courts handle eviction cases on an expedited basis. Tenants served with a summons and complaint have a short time to file an answer.
- This package does not constitute legal advice. Forms must be completed accurately and served properly. Errors can delay or invalidate the process.
- Landlords should document all communications and retain records for at least one year after tenancy ends.
- For complex cases (subsidized housing, foreclosures, domestic violence, or military tenants), additional protections or procedures may apply - verify current requirements.
- After judgment, landlords must follow all legal procedures for execution of the writ of possession; self-help evictions (lockouts, utility shutoffs, removal of belongings) are generally prohibited.
10. Signatures and Certification
LANDLORD / AUTHORIZED AGENT
I certify under penalty of perjury that the information in this notice package is true and that I am authorized to give this notice.
Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ___________
Printed Name / Title: [[Landlord or Agent Full Name and Title]]
WITNESS (optional)
Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ___________
Printed Name: [[Witness Name]]
Sample template package - not professional legal advice. Verify current Mississippi statutes (primarily Miss. Code Ann. Title 89, Chapter 8), local court rules, and any recent amendments before use. Service methods, cure periods, and filing requirements can change. Use of these forms does not guarantee a successful outcome in court. Consult a licensed Mississippi attorney or legal services organization for advice specific to your situation. Provisions current as of 2026-06.
Notice package prepared for [[Tenant Full Name(s)]] at [[Property Address]] by [[Landlord or Agent Full Name]] on [[Notice Date]].
