MS HB65

Allows domestic abuse survivors to terminate rental agreements without prior notice when vacating is necessary for their welfare and safety, without penalty to the tenant.

Prohibits landlords from assessing rent, penalties, fees, or other costs due after the tenant's termination date, though tenant remains liable for rent owed before termination.

Prohibits landlords from disclosing personal information or whereabouts of tenants who terminate under domestic abuse provisions and prevents tenant screening services from using such terminations as basis to deny future rental applications.

Prohibits landlords from removing or terminating tenancy with domestic abuse victims solely because the tenant called 911 for emergency assistance.

Allows domestic abuse survivors to submit protective orders or court injunctions in support of lease termination, but landlords cannot require such documentation as a condition for termination.