Tennessee Rental Lease Agreement Templates

A Tennessee rental lease agreement template is a written legal contract between a landlord and a tenant for renting property in exchange for monthly rent payments. Print PDF | WORD | EXCEL | ODT file formats.

Last updated February 13th, 2025

A Tennessee rental lease agreement template is a written legal contract between a landlord and a tenant for renting property in exchange for monthly rent payments. Print PDF | WORD | EXCEL | ODT file formats.

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Residential Lease Agreement

Residential Lease Agreement – Standard 1-year lease term.

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Commercial Lease Agreement

Commercial Lease Agreement – Used for retail spaces, office buildings, warehouses, and industrial facilities.

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Condominium-Lease-Agreement-Template

Condominium Lease Agreement – Used for renting condo units.

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Family-Member-Rental-Lease-Agreement-Template

Family Member Rental Lease Agreement – Used by relatives renting from family members.

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Month-to-Month

Month-to-Month Lease Agreement – Tenancy at will with renewals every 30 days.

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Rent-to-Own

Rent to Own Lease Agreement – A lease that includes an option for the tenant to purchase the property.

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Roommate Lease Agreement – Shared living arrangements. A binding contract outlining responsibilities and agreements between co-tenants.

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Sublease-Agreement

Sublease Agreement – Used to Sublet unit with landlords approval.

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What does the Tennessee Residential Lease Agreement Template Cover?

This Tennessee rental lease agreement PDF template includes the following rules for landlords and tenants when renting property in Tennessee:

Tennessee Landlord-Tenant Relationship Laws

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.

Security Deposit Laws

  • 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.

Lease Termination Rules for Landlords and Tenants

  • Month-to-month: 15 days’ written notice.
  • Week-to-week: 7 days’ written notice.

Landlord’s Access to the Rental Property Notices

Landlords must provide 24 hours’ notice before entering the rental property, except if there is an emergency, then the Landlord does not have to give prior notice.

Rent Due Dates and Late Fees

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

Eviction Process for Landlords

  • Notice to Pay or Quit – Landlords must provide a 14-day notice before beginning the eviction process.

Property Owner Maintenance Requirements

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.

Required Disclosure Forms Tenants Must Receive 

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.

Sample Tennessee Rental Lease Agreement PDF Template