Illegal Activity in Tennessee
Landlords in rural counties outside of the URLTA’s scope can file for eviction immediately if they discover prostitution or the manufacturing, selling, or delivering of drugs on their property.[1]
This immediate notice to quit can only be used if the applicable county is not found in the below list.
- Shelby County
- Davidson County
- Knox County
- Hamilton County
- Rutherford County
- Williamson County
- Montgomery County
- Sumner County
- Wilson County
- Sullivan County
- Blount County
- Washington County
- Bradley County
- Maury County
- Sevier County
- Madison County
- Anderson County
Sample
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TENNESSEE IMMEDIATE NOTICE TO QUIT | ILLEGAL ACTIVITY
Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]
To: [TENANT NAME(S)]
Rental (Premises) Street Address: [STREET ADDRESS] City: [CITY] State: Tennessee
You have violated the law (§ 39-13-513, § 39-13-515 or § 39-17-417) and your rental agreement by engaging in an illegal activity on the premises listed above, or by using the premises for an illegal purpose, as follows: [ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES].
Pursuant to § 66-7-107(a), you are hereby notified that your tenancy is terminated effective immediately. You must move from the premises no later than [MM/DD/YYYY] at [HH:MM] ☐ AM | ☐ PM. If you have not moved by the date and time indicated on this notice, a lawsuit may be filed to evict you.
Landlord / Agent Signature: _____________________________
Printed Name: _____________________________