The Tennessee Code Annotated Title 66, Chapter 28 statute outlines the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants, including regulations about rental agreements, security deposits, and eviction processes.

• 30 Days – Landlords must return the security deposit within 30 days after the lease end date.
• Collecting Interest – The Landlord does not have to pay interest on deposit.
• Maximum Deposit – The maximum amount should be written in the lease agreement as there as no mandates for the maximum amount that can be requested in Utah.

• Grace Period – 5-days grace period.
• Late Fees – The maximum late fee allowed is 10% of the rent.

Landlords are required to maintain the renal units and make sure that they are in a habitable condition and must adhere to health and safety standards. Maintenance responsibilities, including utility management, must be written in the lease agreement.

Landlords in Tennessee must disclose the following information:

• Lead-Based Paint Disclosure and EPA Brochure- Required for homes built before 1978.
• Agent/Landlord Identification – The name, address, and phone number or email address of the landlord or property owner must be given to the tenant.
• Property Showings – The Landlord has the right to show the property during the last 30 days of the lease.