AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 89-8-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE A TENANT WHO IS THE SURVIVOR OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TO TERMINATE A RENTAL AGREEMENT WITHOUT NOTICE WHEN THE TENANT DETERMINES THAT VACATING THE PREMISES IS NECESSARY FOR THE TENANT'S WELFARE AND SAFETY; TO PROHIBIT A LANDLORD FROM ASSESSING A PENALTY OR ADDITIONAL RENT OR FEES UNDER SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES OR FROM DISCLOSING PERSONAL INFORMATION THAT MIGHT REVEAL THE TENANT'S WHEREABOUTS; TO PROHIBIT A LANDLORD FROM SEEKING TO REMOVE SUCH A TENANT DUE TO THE TENANT'S PLACING AN EMERGENCY TELEPHONE CALL FOR ASSISTANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 89-8-19, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 89-8-13, 89-8-19