Tennessee landlord law, handled.
StrainDesk knows the 14-day pay notice and its 30-day termination clock, the 10 percent late fee cap, and the 24-hour entry rule, so you can focus on your properties, not your paperwork.
Watch the 2-minute demoTennessee rental rules at a glance
| Security deposit limit | No statutory limit |
|---|---|
| Deposit return window | 30 days after move-out |
| Pay-or-quit notice | 14-day notice to pay or vacate |
| Month-to-month termination notice | 30 days |
| Landlord entry notice | 24 hours advance notice |
| Late fee rules | Capped at 10% of rent, 5-day grace period |
Notice periods and limits reflect Tennessee statute. Always confirm current law for your situation.
What StrainDesk does for Tennessee landlords
- Tennessee 14-day pay notices that track both the cure date and the 30-day termination date
- Late fee guardrails built on the 10 percent cap and the five-day trigger in 66-28-201
- Flags whether the property sits in a URLTA county, since the act only applies above 75,000 population
- Chapter 66-28 lease clauses, deposit account disclosure, and inspection rights in every generated lease
- Maintenance tracking with 24-hour entry notice generation
Registration reminders
Store each property's rental registration, add its number and renewal date, and StrainDesk reminds you before it expires. Your document and its deadline stay in one place.
Tennessee landlord FAQ
Does the Tennessee URLTA apply to my property?
Only if it is in a county with more than 75,000 residents, which includes Davidson, Shelby, Knox, Hamilton, Rutherford, Williamson, Montgomery, Sumner, and Wilson. Elsewhere the lease and common law govern.
How does the Tennessee 14-day notice work?
The tenant has 14 days to pay. If the rent is not paid, the rental agreement terminates 30 days after the notice was delivered, at which point a detainer action may be filed (Tenn. Code Ann. 66-28-505).
What late fee can a Tennessee landlord charge?
No more than 10 percent of the past due amount, and not until the fifth day after rent was due. If that day is a Sunday or legal holiday, the fee waits until the next business day (Tenn. Code Ann. 66-28-201(d)).
How long does a Tennessee landlord have to return the deposit?
Thirty days after the tenant vacates, either returning the deposit or providing a written itemized list of deductions. The tenant has 60 days from that notice to respond (Tenn. Code Ann. 66-28-301).
Plans for Tennessee landlords
Both paid plans include the Tennessee lease generator and legal notices. Plus adds everything in Pro and more.
Up to 20 properties. Email reminders, maintenance portal, and reports.
Choose ProEverything in Pro, plus online rent collection, SMS, co-tenants, team access, and exports. Up to 100 properties.
Choose PlusTemplates are provided for reference only and do not constitute legal advice. StrainDesk is not a law firm. The Tennessee URLTA applies only in counties with a population over 75,000; elsewhere these notice periods are contractual rather than statutory. Consult a licensed attorney in your state before serving any legal notice or executing any lease agreement.