New Mississippi law to give tenants a week after eviction notice to pack

WALLS, Miss. — A brand new legislation in Mississippi will give tenants being evicted extra time to pack up and depart.

The change got here after a federal decide mentioned the earlier legislation was absurd and went additional than any legislation within the land.

FOX13 regarded on the modifications and the place North Mississippians struggling to pay lease can get assist.

Underneath the outdated legislation in Mississippi, a landlord might instantly evict a tenant who didn’t pay their lease and take the renter’s stuff.

Underneath the brand new legislation, the owner has to offer the tenant seven days after the eviction discover, and below sure circumstances, they will’t take your stuff.

Renters we talked to in North Mississippi mentioned that’s a superb factor.

“I believe everyone is struggling, and we’re all making an attempt to get that each one mighty greenback,” Kenneth Nance of Partitions mentioned.

Renters like Jarcoby Hopson of Partitions mentioned they imagine it’s a step in the precise route.

”That’s good. Like I say, ain’t no good-paying jobs round right here, and folks want time, bruh,” Hopson mentioned.

In case you are unable to pay your lease, Sacred Coronary heart Southern Missions cannot solely make it easier to with that, however they will additionally make it easier to with the problems that swirl round it.

“The final word purpose is to attempt to get folks again on their ft once more,” Laura Grisham mentioned.

Grisham with Sacred Coronary heart says they serve 5 counties in North Mississippi. To get assist, renters who want help have to come back in for an appointment at one in all their workplaces.

“We’re going to assist with meals and utilities and lease and assist folks with their budgeting to allow them to get past their present circumstances and get past the issues that they’re having,” Grisham mentioned.

Grisham added that if Sacred Coronary heart can’t assist, they are going to attempt to refer you to an company that may.

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