Rent prices seem to be higher than ever right now.
And with the need for air conditioning (A/C) during hot summers or heat in frigid winters, your wallet may be feeling extra empty after bills are paid.
But what if you don’t have A/C or heat in your rental? Is that illegal? Here’s what landlords lawfully have to provide tenants:
Do landlords in Mississippi have to provide A/C and heat for renters?
Technically, no.
Mississippi landlords aren’t legally required to provide a rental with A/C. However, if the unit already includes A/C and it’s in the lease agreement, then the landlord must keep providing A/C. The same goes for heat.
What do landlords have to provide by law?
According to Mississippi’s Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, landlords must do the following:
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Comply with the requirements of applicable building and housing codes materially affecting health and safety.
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Maintain the dwelling unit in substantially the same condition as at the inception of the lease, reasonable wear and tear excluded.
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Landlords must make repairs if the rental agreement states that the landlord will make repairs.
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They must make repairs in common areas, such as the grounds and buildings used by all tenants.
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Landlords are required to comply with all local and state building and housing codes.