Jackson Landlord-Tenant Rules
Jackson adds local rules on top of Mississippi landlord-tenant law. Here is what is different, with the city code or agency page behind each rule.
| Rental registration | The City of Jackson has relaunched its rental registration program for rental housing units in the city. Owners register a rental property to receive a Rental Certificate, and must name a local agent to act for them, so the City can hold landlords accountable for property maintenance. The City enforces the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (with local amendments) to protect tenants' health and safety. Registration fees, deadlines and penalties are not stated on the City's page. |
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| Habitability & code enforcement | The Office of Code Services enforces standards for structural integrity, life safety and sanitation of buildings. Its divisions are Building Permits, Community Improvement and Rental Registration, and it promotes voluntary compliance and uses an online portal for communication. A current complaint phone number was not found on a page that could be read. Source: Official source |
| Free legal aid for renters | The Mississippi Center for Legal Services' Jackson office represents clients in Hinds, Rankin, Madison, Copiah and Simpson counties: 414 South State Street, The Dixie Building, Third Floor, Jackson; 601-948-6752 or toll-free 1-800-498-1804. Online intake is temporarily closed; use the MCLS intake hotline, 1-800-519-2915. Family income should generally be at or below 125% of the federal poverty level. Source: Official source |
Right to a lawyer in eviction cases
No guaranteed right to counsel was found. Official source
Local agencies
- City of Jackson Office of Code Services — Property-maintenance code enforcement (Community Improvement) and rental registration.
- Mississippi Center for Legal Services - Jackson Office — Free civil legal help for low-income residents of Hinds and nearby counties. 601-948-6752; intake 1-800-519-2915.
Frequently asked questions
What landlord-tenant rules does Jackson add on top of Mississippi law?
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Last verified against official sources: October 29, 2026.
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