STATE DISCLOSURES

Disclosure (§ 66-7-108) – If the commercial property space is one thousand five hundred square feet (1,500 sq. ft.) or less, and the industrial real property is five thousand square feet (5,000 sq. ft.) or less, the tenant may request from the landlord a statement detailing the compliance with local and State fire, plumbing, and electrical codes.

Residential

Address of Landlord or Agent (§ 66-28-302) – The lessor must provide the names and addresses of all parties authorized to manage and/or receive notices pertaining to the property.

Lead-Based Paint – Federal law requires that landlords of property built prior to 1978 must provide this disclosure statement to prospective tenants.

SECURITY DEPOSITS

Maximum (§ 66-28-301) – No maximum security deposit amount is mentioned in Tennessee security deposit statutes.

Returning (§ 66-28-301) – The landlord must give back any and all funds to the tenant within thirty (30) days of the tenant vacating or the agreement’s termination date. If the tenant does not provide a forwarding address within sixty (60) days, the landlord may keep any and all funds associated with the deposit.

LANDLORD’S ACCESS/ENTRY

There is no minimum notice required for a landlord to access the property rented to a tenant, although twenty-four (24) hours is standard (§ 66-28-403).

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