Tennessee Rental Laws
Tenn. Code Ann.§66-28-101 to 66-28-521
| Termination for Nonpayment Notice (Eviction Notice) | 14-Day Notice Tenn. Code Ann. §66-7-109 and Tenn. Code Ann. §66-28-505. |
| Termination for Lease Violation Notice | 30-Day Notice Tenn. Code Ann. §66-7-109 and Tenn. Code Ann. §66-28-505. |
| Small Claim Court Limit | Tennessee Small Claim Court Limit is $25,000 |
| Handling Abandoned Property | 1. Extended absence and nonpayment of rent for 30 days allow the landlord to take possession of the rentals. 2. If the tenants have not paid rent for 14 days and the landlord believes that the rental has been abandoned, the landlord must post a Notice with the intention to reenter the property in 10 Days if not contacted. 3. The landlord can dispose of the tenant’s property in 30 days. §66-28-405 |
| Penalty for Self-Help Eviction | Actual and punitive damages |
| Tenant Withholding Rent for Repairs | 66-28-502 – Failure to supply essential services. |
| Required Disclosures | Owner or Agent Identity 66-28-302 – Address of landlord or agent. Showing the property during the last 30 Days of the tenancy with 24-hour notice 66-28-403 – Access by landlord. |
| Non-Refundable Fees | No statute |
| Security Deposit Rules | Security Deposit Amount: No Limit An escrow account required. The landlord must disclose the location of the financial institution where the deposit is held. Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: 30 days Landlord must inspect the premises within 10 days of tenant’s move out and compile a list with damages and estimated cost to repair. Tenant has the right to verify the accuracy of the list. Tenn. Code Ann. §66-28-301 |
| Month-to-Month Notice | 30 days |
| Payment of Rent | 66-28-201 – Terms and conditions. |
| Property Entry Notice | 24 Hours |
