Property Management
Under Mississippi law, a landlord seeking to evict a tenant for nonpayment of rent must first:
ACall the police
BProvide proper written notice to the tenant before initiating eviction proceedings✓ Correct
CFile a complaint with MREC
DHire a property management company
Explanation
Before filing an eviction lawsuit, a Mississippi landlord must provide the tenant with proper written notice (typically a pay-or-quit notice) giving the tenant an opportunity to pay the overdue rent or vacate.
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