MS SB2473

Changes eviction law from permissive ("may") to mandatory ("shall") removal of tenants who hold over without permission or default on rent payments.

Allows landlords to provide eviction notices via email or text message if the tenant has agreed in writing to receive notice by those methods.

Requires tenants to pay all rent due plus any accrued late fees before eviction proceedings can be stayed, and removes the ability to provide security instead of payment.

Limits eviction hearings for nonpayment of rent to a maximum of 45 days total from the filing date, with single adjournments not exceeding 10 days.

Reduces the notice period for rental agreement breaches from 30 days to 14 days, and establishes that late fees are included in the definition of "rent" under Mississippi law.