Lease Agreement for Tennessee
Generate a lease agreement that complies with Tennessee law — with TN-specific clauses, legal requirements, and jurisdiction-aware protections.
Tennessee legal context
Tennessee governs residential leases under the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (URLTA), which applies to counties of 75,000+ population. There is no statutory cap on security deposits, but deposits must be held in a separate account and returned within 30 days. Statewide rent control is prohibited. 14-day nonpayment notice is required under URLTA.
Key TN statutes
Tennessee URLTA
Tenn. Code §§ 66-28-101 to 66-28-521
Residential landlord-tenant statute (counties of 75,000+ population).
Security Deposit
Tenn. Code § 66-28-301
Separate account required; 30-day return; no statutory cap.
Rent Control Preemption
Tenn. Code § 66-35-102
Prohibits municipal rent control.
Tennessee-specific considerations
URLTA Coverage
Applies in counties of 75,000+ population; smaller counties governed by common law.
No Deposit Cap
No statutory limit, but deposits must be held in a separate account.
30-Day Return
Deposit return within 30 days of termination.
14-Day Nonpayment Notice
URLTA requires 14-day cure notice for nonpayment.
Why this matters in Tennessee
URLTA applies in counties of 75,000+
No security deposit cap (separate account required)
30-day deposit return
Statewide rent control preemption
Frequently asked questions
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