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Free Tennessee residential lease template.
Tennessee's Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act applies in counties with population over 75,000 (most renters). No deposit cap; deposits return within 30 days (T.C.A. § 66-28-301). Late fees capped at 10% of overdue rent; 24-hour entry notice; 14-day nonpayment notice.
Template information updated September 2026.
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What is in this Tennessee template
The template is organized around the state statutes summarized below and identifies state-specific disclosures such as Owner/agent identification (§ 66-28-302) and Deposit account location. Some notices use prescribed statutory wording and should not be removed without checking the cited law.
T.C.A. § 66-28-301
Deposit handling
Separate account; 30-day return; move-out inspection right.
T.C.A. § 66-28-201(d)
Late fee cap
Capped at 10% of past-due rent.
T.C.A. § 66-28-403
Notice to enter
24 hours.
T.C.A. § 66-28-505
Nonpayment notice
14-day notice.
Required disclosures in Tennessee
- ·Owner/agent identification (§ 66-28-302)
- ·Deposit account location
- ·Federal lead-paint (pre-1978)
Quick reference for Tennessee landlords
| Security deposit cap | No statutory cap |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 30 days from move-out |
| Notice before entry | 24 hours (T.C.A. § 66-28-403) |
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