Tennessee Lease Agreement PDF
Tennessee at a glance: Security Deposit Limit: No statutory cap · Deposit Return Deadline: 30 days after move-out · Notice to Terminate Month-to-Month: 30 days
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Lease Agreements in Tennessee
Tennessee landlord-tenant law is governed by Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-101 et seq. (Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act — applicable in counties with population over 75,000). Tennessee has no cap on security deposits, which must be returned within 30 days.
Tennessee has no rent control — state law preempts local ordinances. Evictions begin with a 14-day pay-or-quit notice for non-payment.
Tennessee Lease Agreement — Quick Reference
| Requirement | Tennessee Rule |
|---|---|
| Security Deposit Limit | No statutory cap |
| Deposit Return Deadline | 30 days after move-out |
| Notice to Terminate Month-to-Month | 30 days |
| Eviction Notice (Non-Payment) | 14-Day Notice |
| Rent Control | Prohibited by state law |
| Governing Law | Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-101 |
Tennessee Legal Requirements
- Security deposits must be returned within 30 days with itemized deductions.
- Lead paint disclosure required for pre-1978 properties.
- Landlords must give reasonable advance notice before entry.
- Landlords must maintain the property in habitable condition per local codes.
Tennessee Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Tennessee legal resources or your state legislature's official website.