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Tennessee landlord-tenant laws.

The key statutes you need to know as a Tennessee landlord — deposit caps, late fees, entry notice, and required disclosures at a glance.

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Security deposit

No cap

Return: 60 days

Late fees

Capped at 10% of rent overdue

Entry notice

24 hours (URLTA counties)

Termination notice

30 days

Rent control

Prohibited

Required disclosures

Every Tennessee residential lease must include these disclosures where applicable. Missing required disclosures can void clauses or trigger statutory penalties.

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URLTA status

Notable Tennessee quirk

URLTA applies only in counties with populations over 75,000.

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Other states

Alabama

1 month's rent

Alaska

2 months' rent (1 month if rent ≥ $2,000)

Arizona

1.5 months' rent

Arkansas

2 months' rent

California

1 month's rent (as of July 2024)

Colorado

No statutory cap

Connecticut

2 months' rent (1 month if tenant ≥ 62)

Delaware

1 month's rent (12-month+ leases)