A standard lease built for Tennessee

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We've got you covered on all Tennessee laws and ordinances with our standard Tennessee lease template.

Lease clauses, rules, and disclosures will be unique to Tennessee to ensure you're protected.

See which clauses, rules, and disclosures are specific to Tennessee in your lease. We want you to know what your local laws are, and by using Avail, you'll have everything you need to follow them.

  • In Tennessee, you do not have to give the Tenant a receipt after payment of rent. However, it's good practice to provide the Tenant with a receipt after payment of rent.
  • In Tennessee, you have to wait 5 days after rent is due before you can charge the Tenant a late fee. The late fee cannot exceed 10% of the monthly rent.
  • In Tennessee, there is not a limit to the amount of security deposit you may collect from the Tenant. You must return the balance of the deposit within 30 days of the Tenant vacating the premises.
  • In Tennessee, the security deposit must be held in a bank account that only contains security deposits. You cannot commingle security deposits with your funds.
Did you know: In Tennessee, there is not a limit to the amount of security deposit you may collect from the Tenant. You must return the balance of the deposit within 30 days of the Tenant vacating the premises.
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Late Charges

Rent received by the Landlord later than the fifth (5th) day after the due date will incur a late charge that shall not exceed ten (10%) percent of the monthly rent, or any other maximum amount or percentage allowed under applicable law. If the Tenant mails rent to the Landlord, the late charge will apply if the rent is received later than the fifth (5th) day of the month, regardless of the date the Tenant mailed such rent payment. If a payment of rent is made by personal check, which is later dishonored by the Tenant's bank, the Tenant shall be assessed any bank charges incurred by the Landlord as a result of the dishonored check, in addition to the rent and late charge due on the payment of rent. The Landlord, at the Landlord’s sole discretion, may waive the late charges.

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Tennessee Ordinance Guide

Read our full tennessee landlord-tenant ordinance and state guide to learn more about applicable laws and ordinances. Our lease templates are based on the information gathered in these guides.

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