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- Application Fee – No limit (no statue) on the maximum application fee amount Landlords can charge.
- Security Deposit Amount – No maximum amount. [1]
The Principal must sign the POA document in front of a public notary and two (2) witnesses.
Source: § 34-6-203
Definition by the Uniform Power of Attorney Act:
“A “Power of attorney” is a document that gives an agent the authority to act on behalf of the principal.”
Source: § 102(7)
Tennessee does not provide a statutory form.
Tennessee POA Laws – Uniform Durable Power of Attorney Act: Title 6, Chapter 34, Part 1
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An Tennessee lease agreement is used when renting rental property and it is a contract between the Landlord and Tenants in exchange for monthly rent payments.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure
Landlord Identification
Open House/Property Showing Disclosure
Source: § 66-28-302(a)
Maximum – There is no maximum rent a Landlords can charge a Tenant.
Returns – Landlords must returned all deposits to the Tenant within 30 days of the lease end date.
Source: § 66-28-301(g)(1)
General Access – Landlords must provide prior notice before entering the premises to show the property as per state law of least 24 hours notice to the Tenants. If the Landlord needs to access the property for any other reason the Landlord shall give Tenants reasonable notice prior to entry.
Source: § 66-28-403(e)(5)
Grace Period – Five (5) day grace period in Tennessee.
Late Fees – 10% of the monthly rent.
NSF Fee – $30 per bounced check.
Source: § 47-29-102
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This Tennessee Bill of Sale template is a formal document that puts in writing the sale of an item between a buyer and seller. This form is legally binding once both parties sign.
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The Principal must sign the document in front of a two witnesses or a notary public.
Source: Tenn. § 68-11-1803(b)
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A Tennessee auto motor vehicle bill of sale is a form that legally records the sale of a motor vehicle. This form includes details about the seller, the buyer, the car, and the change of ownership. If the sale is between private parties, the bill should be signed after the buyer has taken possession of the car and the seller has received the payment. Both the buyer and seller are required to sign the bill.
https://simpleforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Tennessee-Car-Motor-Vehicle-Bill-of-Sale-Form.pdf
The Commercial Lease Agreement becomes legally binding when both parties sign the contract and the buyer gets the notice that the seller has accepted the deal. The buyer can get the notice in-person, by phone, and/or email.
Residential Lease Agreement – A contract between a landlord and tenant that outlines the terms for renting a home or apartment, for a one-year term or more. Download: PDF | Word (.docx) |
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Commercial Lease Agreement – A contract between a landlord and a business tenant for renting property used for commercial purposes. Download: PDF |
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Association of Realtors – a standardized rental contract created by the Tennessee Association of Realtors for residential leases, outlining the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants. Download: PDF | Word (.docx) |
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Farm Lease – a rental agreement between a landowner and a tenant for the use of agricultural land, for a building and/or land used to grow and cultivate crops, outlining terms for rent, land use, crop rights, and lease duration. Download: PDF | Word (.docx) |
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Month-to-Month Lease Agreement – A rental contract that renews each month, allowing either the landlord or tenant to end the lease with proper notice. Download: PDF | Word (.docx) |
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Rent to Own Lease Agreement – A rental agreement that gives the tenant the option to buy the property after renting it for a set period. Download: PDF | Word (.docx) |
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Roommate Lease Agreement – A contract between people sharing a rental home that explains each person’s rent, responsibilities, and house rules. Download: PDF | Word (.docx) |
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Sublease Agreement – A contract where a tenant rents out their leased space to someone else but stays responsible to the landlord. Download: PDF | Word (.docx) |
This Tennessee rental lease agreement PDF template includes the following rules for landlords and tenants when renting property in Tennessee:
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.
Landlords in Tennessee must disclose the following information: