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Can a landlord enter property without permission in Tennessee? A landlord may enter a rental property without the tenant's permission in times of emergency, with a court order, if the tenant is absent for more than seven days, or if the tenant has abandoned the property.

Entry. Advanced Notice: There is no state law in Tennessee requiring landlords to give advance notice before entering. However, if the entry is within the final 30 days of the tenancy and is to show the unit to prospective tenants, the landlord must give at least 24 hours' notice (TN Code § 66-28-403(e(5))).

Overall, landlords have the right to maintain their property in a clean and safe condition, collect payments when rent is due, and collect a security deposit to cover excessive damages to the property or unpaid bills.

You cannot be evicted without notice. The landlord cannot change the locks or shut off your utilities to make you leave. Most of the time, a landlord needs to go to court before evicting you. If you did something dangerous or threatening, the landlord only needs to give you three (3) days to move out.

Small Claims Lawsuits in Tennessee Tenants can sue landlords in General Sessions Court for the return of their deposit, up to a dollar amount of $25,000. There is no limit in eviction suits.

How long does a landlord have to fix something in Tennessee? Landlords must keep rental units in a clean and safe condition by providing essential services such as heat, electricity, etc. Upon receiving written notice from a tenant, a landlord has 14 days to fix the problem.