Tennessee Standard Residential Lease Agreement

A Tennessee standard residential lease agreement is a contract between a landlord and tenant that relays all the terms and conditions of their rental arrangement. The agreement is the governing document of their business relationship, providing a clear set of rules that the parties must follow until the end of the lease term.

Tennessee Standard Residential Lease Agreement

A Tennessee standard residential lease agreement is a contract between a landlord and tenant that relays all the terms and conditions of their rental arrangement. The agreement is the governing document of their business relationship, providing a clear set of rules that the parties must follow until the end of the lease term.

Last updated January 19th, 2024

A Tennessee standard residential lease agreement is a contract between a landlord and tenant that relays all the terms and conditions of their rental arrangement. The agreement is the governing document of their business relationship, providing a clear set of rules that the parties must follow until the end of the lease term.

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Rental Application – Landlords use this document to learn about a prospective tenant’s rental, employment, and credit history.

Required Disclosures (3)

  1. Landlord Information – Tenants must be provided the address and name of the agent authorized to manage the rental, and those of the owner or their agent.1]
  2. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (PDF) – Property owners must complete this form if a building was constructed before 1978.[2]
  3. ShowingsIf the landlord wishes to show new tenants the space within 30 days of the end of a lease term, this right of access must be included in the lease.[3]

Security Deposit Laws

  • Maximum Amount – No statutory limit.
  • Returning to Tenant A landlord must notify the tenant of any balance due. If the tenant does not respond within 60 days, they forfeit their security deposit.[4]

Rent Grace Period

Tennessee has a five-day grace period that landlords must respect before they can charge late fees.[5]

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