Property Forms

Mississippi landlords, assign your tenant's lease to a new owner with this template Assignment of Lease by Landlord form.

• The Assignment is between the current landlord, the purchaser of the property (new landlord) and the tenant, and is part of the documentation required to sell the premises to the new owner.
• The current landlord assigns the lease to the new landlord, and the tenant covenants to pay rent to the new owner and continue to perform the tenant's obligations under the lease.
• The current landlord and the purchaser agree to indemnify each other against any claims or actions arising out of any breach of the terms of the assignment.
• This form can be used for either commercial or residential rental properties.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Mississippi.

Lease office or retail space to a business tenant with this comprehensive Mississippi Commercial Lease Agreement.

• Renewal. Option for the tenant to renew for an additional term at the end of the lease.
• Property Taxes. Alternate provisions for taxes to be paid by either the landlord or the tenant, as applicable.
• Insurance. The tenant is responsible for carrying comprehensive public liability, fire and extended coverage insurance.
• Structural Repairs. Alternate provisions depending on whether the landlord is responsible for mechanical and structural repairs, or if the tenant is responsible for all repairs.
• Parking. Parking areas are to be shared by all tenants and their employees and customers.
• Damage or Destruction.Provisions for termination or for abatement of rent in the event of damage, destruction, or condemnation of the building.
• This lease agreement template is fully editable to fit your needs.
• Intended for use only in the State of Mississippi.

Sublet all or part of your leased business space to a subtenant with this Mississippi Commercial Sublease Agreement.

• The Sublease can be used for office, retail shopping or other business premises.
• The subtenant pays the security deposit and the rent to the original tenant, who in turn pays the landlord.
• The original tenant must still perform its obligations under the head lease for the duration of the lease term.
• The original tenant assigns its interest in the sublease to the landlord.
• The original tenant directs the subtenant to pay rent directly to the landlord if the original tenant defaults in any of its obligations under the head lease.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended for use only in the State of Mississippi.

Transfer ownership of a MS commercial real estate property from a seller to a buyer with this Mississippi Commercial Warranty Deed.

• A Warranty Deed contains certain implied warranties by the seller (grantor) to the buyer (grantee), that the seller has good title to the property and has the power to transfer the title.
• The parties agree that property taxes are prorated to a specified date, and will be adjusted when the actual taxes are assessed.
• This is a downloadable and reusable legal form which can be easily edited on your computer, or printed out and filled in by hand.

Don't let a creditor seize your home! Apply for a homestead exemption on a Mississippi property by filing this Declaration of Homestead.

How does a homestead exemption work?

The homestead exemption allows you to protect your equity in your primary residence from seizure, sale and attachment by creditors up to a maximum of 160 acres or a value of $75,000.00. The property is valuated after encumbrances, including taxes and liens, have been deducted.

Homesteaded property in Mississippi is also subject to a property tax credit.

Using the Declaration of Homestead Form

The Declaration of Homestead form is easy to use. Add it to your cart, check out and pay, download the form, fill it in and print it for signature. 

Format and Jurisdiction

The Declaration of Homestead form is available in MS Word format and can be reused at any time. It is governed by the laws of the State of Mississippi and is intended to be used only within that State.

MS landowners, charge an annual fee for fishermen to fish in the lakes and streams on your property with this Mississippi Fishing Lease Agreement.

• This Agreement can be used for individual fishermen or for clubs and organizations.
• The user can only fish at the times of the year permitted by local, State and federal laws.
• The user must comply with all local, state and federal laws regarding fishing and environmental matters.
• The user's rights to fish on the property are subject to the rights of the landowner to use and protect the land and subject to any oil and gas or mineral leases.
• The landowner has the right to limit fishing in any body of water in order to preserve the quality of the fish stock.
• Commercial fishing and other recreational activities are prohibited, unless consented to in writing by the landowner.
• The user must comply with all rules and regulations set by the landowner. Failure to do so will result in immediate termination of the lease.
• The landowner has no responsibility for the user's safety or that of any guests or invitees, and the user indemnifies and holds the landowner harmless against any claim, loss, cost or damage arising from the user's use of the property.

This Mississippi Fishing Lease Agreement is provided in MS Word format, and can be easily edited to fit your circumstances.

Lease a house or apartment in Mississippi to a tenant with this Fixed Term Residential Lease Agreement.

• The lease runs for a fixed term, such as 1 year.
• The Lease Agreement contains standard conditions covering residential rentals such as:
  • when and how the rent payments are to be made;
  • security deposit and late charges;
  • responsibilities of each of the parties for maintenance and repairs;
  • abandonment of the property by the tenant;
  • assignment or subletting by the tenant;
  • pets;
  • smoking policy;
  • disturbances and illegal activities;
  • tenant's responsibility to carry renter's insurance;
  • early termination of the lease.
• The form also includes:
  • Lead Paint Disclosure form as required by federal law,
  • a Premises Inspection Checklist and Inventory Report, to be completed by the landlord and tenant at the beginning and end of the tenancy, and
  • a Security Deposit statement, to be completed and provided to the tenant if the landlord makes any deductions from the security deposit.
• Available in MS Word format and fully editable to fit your specific needs.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Mississippi.

• The guaranty is given by a principal of the company, such as a shareholder, partner, sole proprietor or some other person with a financial interest in the tenant.
• A guarantee of this type is typically required as an inducement to the lessor ⁄ landlord to sign the lease.
• The guarantor guarantees payment of all rent and other amounts due under the lease, including the payment of legal fees incurred by the landlord in enforcing the terms of the lease.

Do you let hunters hunt game on your land? Protect your land, your family and yourself with this Mississippi Hunting Lease Agreement.

This contract template is available in MS Word format and is fully editable. It can be used for individual hunters or for groups and organizations. 

Obligations of Hunters

• Hunters must abide by all state laws and regulations.
• Hunters agree to take proper care of the land.
• Hunters must observe all safety measures regarding fire and other dangers to the land, the residents and other hunters.
• Hunters are responsible for all damage to land, buildings, crops and stock.

Indemnification of Land Owner

Every hunter who uses the land must agree to indemnify and hold the land owner harmless against all claims and actions for loss, damage, injury or death.

Jurisdiction and Use of Template

This Hunting Lease Agreement is provided as a downloadable MS Word document and can be reused for each hunting season. The form is intended to be used only in the State of Mississippi.

If you are signing a lease with a tenant who is a minor (such as a student), make sure a parent or guardian of the tenant executes this Mississippi Lease Co-signer Agreement.

• The cosigner agrees to:
  • allow the landlord to run a credit check on the co-signer,
  • guarantee that the tenant complies with the rental agreement,
  • guarantee the payment of rent.
• This legal form template is provided in MS Word format. It should be attached as a schedule to the lease or rental agreement.
• Intended for use only in the State of Mississippi.