Evidence for a Mississippi Security Deposit Dispute

What Mississippi renters should keep as proof in a security deposit dispute, including demand records, possession return, photos, itemization, and refund records.

The most important proof

For Mississippi, keep proof that you demanded the deposit back.

That can be a copy of your letter, email, text, portal message, certified-mail receipt, mailing receipt, or delivery record.

Keep the timeline

Save proof of:

when the tenancy ended
when you returned keys or possession
when you demanded the deposit back
when the landlord responded, if at all

The 45-day period depends on those facts.

Keep condition evidence

Save:

move-in photos or videos
move-out photos or videos
inspection notes
repair requests
cleaning receipts
messages about condition

These records help separate ordinary wear and tear from tenant-caused damage or cleaning claims.

Keep the money records

Save the lease, deposit receipt, payment records, any itemized statement, any refund check, and all messages about deductions.

If the landlord claims part of the deposit, the written notice should itemize the amounts claimed.

Important