Eviction Notice Legalities Mississippi

Summary

Landlords in Mississippi must provide a 30-day eviction notice, during which tenants can legally remain on the property. Trespassing charges cannot be filed unless the tenant stays beyond this period. To obtain a supplemental police report, file a FOIA request. If denied, escalate to the Mississippi Attorney General or the Civil Rights Division. Legal aid organizations and law school clinics can offer further assistance.

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In the state of Mississippi once your landlord gives you a 30 day notice can the landlord two day later file trespassing charges on you
Hello ****,
According to Mississippi law:
- Landlords must provide a *-day eviction notice.
- During this period, you are legally allowed on the property.
- The landlord cannot file trespassing charges unless you stay beyond the notice period.
In Mississippi what can I file with the court to make a cop give me a supplement report
In Mississippi, you may request a supplemental police report by filing a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. However, it's up to the law enforcement agency's discretion to provide it. It's advisable to consult with a local attorney for specific advice.
I can’t find a lawyer to help and I need a supplement report to list items stolen for insurance coverage but the cop denied me
Hello ****,
You can try to file a FOIA request yourself. Alternatively, consider reaching out to legal aid organizations in Mississippi. They may provide assistance or refer you to someone who can.
What is an foia
FOIA stands for Freedom of Information Act. It's a federal law that allows for the full or partial disclosure of previously unreleased information and documents controlled by the United States government.
How would that help me to make him give me a supplement teport
Filing a FOIA request can be beneficial as it:
- Initiates a formal request for the supplemental report you need.
- If granted, it forces the department to provide the requested information.
- It can be used as evidence of your attempt to gather necessary documents.
The cop refuses to let me file one
In what city of Mississippi are you located, ****? You might have to escalate this situation to the police department's internal affairs or a citizen review board in your city.
This police department doesn’t have an internal affairs
In that case, you can consider contacting the Mississippi Attorney General's office or the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice. Would you like the contact details for these organizations?
I tried the public safety and they won’t help me
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. You may want to consider contacting Mississippi Legal Services. They provide free legal aid and might be able to help you with your issue. Would you like their contact details?
Yes

Mississippi Legal Services


Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.mslegalservices.org

I was denied legal aid
I'm sorry to hear that, ****. You still have other options. Try reaching out to law schools in Mississippi. Many have legal clinics that provide free or low-cost legal advice. Would you like information on this?
Ok

University of Mississippi School of Law Legal Clinics


Phone: (*) *-*
Website: https://law.olemiss.edu/academics-programs/clinics
Thank you
You're welcome, ****. I'm glad I could assist you. Let me know if you have any other legal questions.