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The Tennessee standard rental lease agreement form is used when Landlords or Owners are renting rental property. This agreement form becomes legally binding once the form is signed by both parties.
Rental Application – Usually the Landlords and Property Owners use this form to run a background check and employment history on future Tenants prior to signing the rental lease agreement form.
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 Standard Residential Lease Agreement
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Most Recent US Home Facts
- Population (2023): 334,914,895
- Median Households (2022): 125,736,353
- Median Household Income (2022): $75,149
- Owner-occupied Households (2022): 64.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Required Disclosures in Tennessee
Security Deposit Requirements
Maximum – No limit laws in Tennessee.
Returning to Tenant – 30 days from the lease end date.
Source: § 66-28-301(g)(1)
Landlord Access to Rental Property
General Access -Must provide a 24-hour notice to the Tenants unless it’s an emergency.
Source: § 66-28-403(e)(5)
Paying Rent and Late Fees
Grace Period – Five (5) day grace period.
Late Fees – 10% of the monthly rent amount.
NSF Fees – $30 per bounced check fee.
Source: § 47-29-102