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Notice periods Length of tenancyNotice that the landlord must giveLess than 6 months90 days6 months or longer but less than 1 year152 days1 year or longer but less than 7 years180 days7 years or longer but less than 8 years196 days1 more row • Jul 5, 2022

DO LANDLORDS IN TENNESSEE NEED A RENTAL LICENSE? According to Tennessee Landlord-Tenant Laws, landlords do need a rental license in Tennessee. Landlords must disclose: The landlord's name, address and telephone number, or the name, address and telephone number of the landlord's agent.

Your obligations include paying rent on time, complying with lease provisions, and providing appropriate notice when terminating a lease. Your rights include living in a safe and habitable environment, and being free from discrimination or retaliation.

Landlords are prohibited from harassing or retaliating against tenants who exercise their legal rights. In Tennessee, the landlord must not terminate, refuse to renew a lease, or fine a tenant for complaining to the landlord regarding the deposit, complaining to a government agency, or exercising a legal right.

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. If you did not pay rent or broke your lease agreement, you may be given a thirty (30) day notice to move out.

Tennessee landlords are obligated to follow all building and housing codes that materially affect the health and safety of the tenant. Landlords must make all necessary repairs and maintain the premises in a habitable condition.

Landlords are prohibited from harassing or retaliating against tenants who exercise their legal rights. In Tennessee, the landlord must not terminate, refuse to renew a lease, or fine a tenant for complaining to the landlord regarding the deposit, complaining to a government agency, or exercising a legal right.

Landlords are prohibited from harassing or retaliating against tenants who exercise their legal rights. In Tennessee, the landlord must not terminate, refuse to renew a lease, or fine a tenant for complaining to the landlord regarding the deposit, complaining to a government agency, or exercising a legal right.

Notice Requirements for Tennessee Landlords A landlord can simply give you a written notice to move, allowing you 30 days as required by Tennessee law and specifying the date on which your tenancy will end.

Your landlord is responsible for maintaining the structure of the property, but you will have to make sure that the apartment remains in good condition. This means that you obligated to do basic maintenance, such as the replacement of bulbs and tap washers, and cleaning of drains.