📄 Tennessee Lease Agreement
Free Configurable Residential Lease — Tennessee Compliant
Tennessee Rental Agreement: Tennessee’s URLTA (TCA § 66-28-101 et seq.) applies in counties with a population over 75,000. Deposits must be returned within 30 days of move-out with itemized deductions under TCA § 66-28-301.
📅 Lease Term
🏠 Rental Property
👤 Parties
💰 Rent & Payments
Nonpayment Notice (Tennessee): 3 days written notice to pay or vacate for nonpayment.
🔒 Security Deposit
Deposit Limit (Tennessee): No statutory maximum on security deposits.
⚡ Utilities
🐾 Pets & Occupants
✨ Required Tennessee Disclosures
The following disclosures are required in Tennessee:
- Lead-based paint (pre-1978)
- Move-in condition checklist recommended
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This configurable lease agreement is designed specifically for Tennessee landlords and incorporates the key requirements of Tennessee Code Annotated Title 66, Chapter 28 (Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act).
Security Deposit Rules
No statutory maximum on security deposits. Tennessee’s URLTA (TCA § 66-28-101 et seq.) applies in counties with a population over 75,000. Deposits must be returned within 30 days of move-out with itemized deductions under TCA § 66-28-301.
Nonpayment of Rent — Notice Requirements
3 days written notice to pay or vacate for nonpayment. Proper written notice is required before filing for eviction. See the Tennessee eviction notice laws guide for full procedural requirements.
Rent Control Status
No rent control — preempted statewide by TCA § 66-35-101. See Tennessee rent increase laws for current limits and notice requirements.
Required Disclosures at Lease Signing
- Lead-based paint (pre-1978)
- Move-in condition checklist recommended
Key Tennessee Landlord Resources
For complete landlord-tenant law guidance, see our Tennessee security deposit laws, lease termination laws, landlord entry laws, and tenant screening laws. For professional tenant screening with same-day results, visit our screening services.
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