Tenant Rights In Mississippi

Summary

Tenants in Mississippi have the right to a habitable living environment. If plumbing issues cause unsanitary conditions, tenants may sue for breach of the implied warranty of habitability and negligence. Grounds for breaking a lease early may exist if the living conditions are uninhabitable. Consult a local attorney for personalized advice and assistance.

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I have an issue with my apartment complex. It first happen April *, *. My toilet overflow unprovoked when I was in the shower. Maintenance came and said it was caused by wipes. We stopped using wipes. We had it happened again in September again they said it was wipes. We weren’t using wipes anymore at this time. It happened again in November a plumber came out and said it was something with the lining of the pipes. The leasing office said there weren’t any other apartments available. Here we are in February * and it has happened again. This time I was washing dishes the sink stop draining. At this time the restroom with the issues we no longer use at all so we have the toilet water turned completely off. I smelled something looked in the bathroom and the toilet was leaking filled with feces and water. It leaked over to the floor. The si j was also filled with brown water. What can I sue for. It’s insanity at this point.
Hi ****, that sounds incredibly frustrating. In Mississippi, tenants have the right to a habitable living environment. You may have grounds to sue for:
- Breach of the implied warranty of habitability
- Negligence for failing to address the plumbing issues
- Emotional distress caused by the recurring issues
Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
Is there grounds for exposing us to unsanitary conditions due to health concerns?
Yes, you may have grounds for exposing you to unsanitary conditions due to health concerns. This can fall under the breach of the implied warranty of habitability and negligence. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can assist you further with your case?
My lease is up in July *, *. I plan to move to Charlotte North Carolina. Would I need to break my lease and leave early?
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Yes, you likely have grounds for breaking your lease early due to the ongoing unsanitary conditions and uninhabitable living environment. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
Yes
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Great! This might be a high-value case. I will need some additional information to connect you with local lawyers who can assist you further.
What is your phone number?
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What is your name?
**** Hutchins
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What is your zipcode?
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Great! This might be a high-value case. I will need some additional information to connect you with local lawyers who can assist you further.
What is your email address?
Marieterra784@gmail.com
Thank you for all the details. We will have a top rated lawyer in your area contact you shortly. For your records below is the information I gathered
Name: **** Hutchins
Email: Marieterra784@gmail.com
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Zipcode: *
Reason: Ongoing plumbing issues causing unsanitary living conditions, breach of implied warranty of habitability, and negligence by apartment complex management
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No that’s all. How soon will I hear from someone?
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Okay thank you
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You're welcome, ****! Given the severity of your situation, you should hear from a lawyer soon. If you have any additional questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. Good luck!
Thank you
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You're welcome, ****! Given the urgency and severity of your situation, expect a lawyer to contact you soon. Should you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. Best of luck!
Okay, thank you!
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You're welcome, ****! Given the urgency and severity of your situation, expect a lawyer to contact you soon. If you have any additional questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. Best of luck!