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Rent Regulations

Tennessee

State housing and tenant protection laws

Rules (161)

Unlawful entry prohibited.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-101

Forcible entry and detainer defined — Where action does not lie.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-102

Forcible detainer defined.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-103

Unlawful detainer defined.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-104

Scope of definitions.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-105

Alternative actions.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-106

Jurisdiction of general sessions judge.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-107

Original jurisdiction of circuit court.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-108

Limitation of actions.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-109

Death of parties.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-110

Plaintiff's bond.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-111

Form of warrant.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-112

Notice to quit not required.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-113

Defects in proceedings.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-114

Method of serving summons.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-115

Neglect to execute process.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-116

Time of trial.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-117

Postponement of trial.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-118

Manner of trial — Title not inquired into.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-119

Trial in circuit court.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-120

Subpoenas.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-121

Fees.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-122

Bond to confess judgment at termination of lease — Judgment and writ.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-123

Form of judgment for plaintiff.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-124

Monetary judgments for plaintiff.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-125

Delay before execution.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-126

Form of execution and writ — Disposition of personal property following defendant's removal from property.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-127

Appeal.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-128

Certiorari and supersedeas to circuit court.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-129

Immediate execution of writ of possession — Bond, cash deposit, or letter of credit pending appeal.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-130

Monetary judgment in circuit court.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-131

Removal of unlawful commercial occupants — Fees — Civil cause of action.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-132

Penalty for resuming possession.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-133

Trespass action.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-134

Limited alternative remedy to remove unauthorized persons from residential real property.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-135

Eviction process video publication — Restrictions — Relief — Exceptions.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-136

Short title.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-101

Application — Preemption.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-102

Purposes — Rules of construction.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-103

Chapter definitions.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-104

Jurisdiction and service of process.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-105

Notice.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-106

Residential landlord registration.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-107

Notification sent by e-mail.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-108

Terms and conditions.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-201

Effect of unsigned or undelivered agreement.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-202

Prohibited provisions.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-203

Unconscionability.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-204

Termination of residential lease by domestic abuse victim, sexual assault victim, or stalking victim.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-205

Tenant firearm rights — Landlord requirements. [Effective January 1, 2027.]

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-206

Security deposits.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-301

Address of landlord or agent.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-302

Possession of dwelling.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-303

Maintenance by landlord.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-304

Limitation of landlord's liability.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-305

General maintenance and conduct obligations.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-401

Rules. [Effective until January 1, 2027. See the version effective on January 1, 2027.]

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-402

Access by landlord.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-403

Use and occupation by tenant.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-404

Abandonment.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-405

Exception to policy prohibiting or limiting, or requiring payment for, animals or pets for tenant or prospective tenant with disability who requires use of service animal or support animal.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-406

Noncompliance with rental agreement by landlord.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-501

Failure to supply essential services.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-502

Fire or casualty damage.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-503

Unlawful ouster, exclusion, or diminution of service.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-504

Noncompliance by tenant — Failure to pay rent.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-505

Failure of tenant to maintain dwelling.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-506

Absence, nonuse or abandonment by tenant.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-507

Waiver of landlord's right to terminate.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-508

Landlord liens.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-509

Landlord's remedy after termination.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-510

Recovery of possession by landlord limited.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-511

Termination of periodic tenancy — Holdover remedies.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-512

Remedies for abuse of access.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-513

Retaliatory conduct prohibited.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-514

Administration of remedies — Enforcement.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-515

Obligation of good faith.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-516

Termination by landlord for violence or threats to health, safety, or welfare of persons or property — Unauthorized subtenant or occupant.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-517

Towing of unauthorized vehicles.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-518

Towing of vehicles.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-519

Towing of nuisance vehicles.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-520

Termination of utility services.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-521

Testimony of manager against tenant.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-522

Eviction notices required for elderly care facilities.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28 § 66-28-523

“Local governmental unit” defined.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 35 § 66-35-101

Rent control by local governments prohibited — Zoning provisions — Affordable housing.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 35 § 66-35-102

Management of government-owned property excepted.

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 35 § 66-35-103

DEFINTIONS.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-01 et seq. § 0770-01-01-.01

FEDERALLY ASSISTED MORTGAGE LOANS.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-01 et seq. § 0770-01-01-.05

MORTGAGE LOANS.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-04 et seq. § 0770-01-04-.01

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL AND FEASIBILITY PROCEDURE.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-04 et seq. § 0770-01-04-.02

MORTGAGE LOAN COMMITMENT PROCEDURE.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-04 et seq. § 0770-01-04-.03

REGULATION OF HOUSING SPONSORS.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-04 et seq. § 0770-01-04-.04

ANCILLARY FACILITIES.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-04 et seq. § 0770-01-04-.05

DESIGN AND OCCUPANCY STANDARDS.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-04 et seq. § 0770-01-04-.06

RENTAL CHARGES.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-04 et seq. § 0770-01-04-.07

TENANT SELECTION PLAN.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-04 et seq. § 0770-01-04-.08

COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER REGULATIONS.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-04 et seq. § 0770-01-04-.09

GENERAL.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.01

ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN PURPOSE.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.02

OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAM.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.03

BASIC STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAM.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.04

CONFLICT OF INTEREST.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.05

APPLICATION PROCESS.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.06

NOTICE OF ADDRESS CHANGE.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.07

SPECIAL, NON-WAITING LIST ADMISSION (24 C.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.08

PROHIBITED SELECTION CRITERIA (24 C.F.R. 982.202).

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.09

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.10

FAMILY COMPOSITION (24 C.F.R. 5.403, 982.201).

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.11

INCOME LIMITS (24 C.F.R. 982.201, 982.353).

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.12

CITIZENSHIP (24 C.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.13

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER PROVISION.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.14

STUDENT STATUS.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.15

OTHER ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.16

ELIGIBILITY PROCESS.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.17

VERIFICATION PROCESS (24 C.F.R. 982.516).

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.18

INCOME AND ASSET DETERMINATION (24 C.F.R. 5.609).

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.19

OBLIGATIONS OF PARTICIPANTS (24 C.F.R. 982.551).

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.20

DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.21

LEASE-UP PROCESS.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.22

HOUSING QUALITY STANDARDS (HQS) – INSPECTIONS (24 C.F.R. 982.305, 24 C.F.R. 982.4, 24 C.F.R. 982.401, 24 C.F.R. 982.405, 24 C.F.R. 982.407).

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.23

OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES (24 C.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.24

OTHER CHANGE OF UNIT/PORTABILITY (24 C.F.R. 982.354).

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.25

ANNUAL AND INTERIM ACTIVITIES (24 C.F.R. 982.516, 982.405).

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.26

TERMINATIONS (24 C.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.27

COMPLAINTS, CONFERENCES, APPEALS (24 C.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.28

NOTICE AND MAILINGS RULES.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.29

FAIR HOUSING COMPLIANCE, DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION, AND THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT (VAWA).

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.30

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION RULES.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.31

RESIDENT ADVISORY BOARD (24 C.F.R. 964).

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.32

SPECIAL HOUSING AND HOUSING CONVERSION ACTIONS.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.33

HOMEOWNERSHIP VOUCHER OPTION (24 C.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.34

PROJECT-BASED VOUCHER PROGRAM (24 C.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.46

DEFINITIONS.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-03-01 et seq. § 0770-03-01-.01

APPLICABILITY, SCOPE AND PURPOSE.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-03-01 et seq. § 0770-03-01-.02

TERM OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS CONTRACT AND LEASE.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-03-01 et seq. § 0770-03-01-.03

HOUSING QUALITY STANDARDS.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-03-01 et seq. § 0770-03-01-.04

RELOCATION.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-03-01 et seq. § 0770-03-01-.05

OTHER FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-03-01 et seq. § 0770-03-01-.06

CONTRACT RENTS.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-03-01 et seq. § 0770-03-01-.07

CONTRACT RENTS AT THE END OF REHABILITATION LOAN TERM

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-03-01 et seq. § 0770-03-01-.08

RENT ADJUSTMENTS.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-03-01 et seq. § 0770-03-01-.09

ESTABLISHMENT OF INCOME LIMIT Schedules: 30 percent occupancy by very low-income families.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-03-01 et seq. § 0770-03-01-.10

PAYMENTS FOR VACANCIES.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-03-01 et seq. § 0770-03-01-.11

SUBCONTRACTING OF OWNER SERVICES.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-03-01 et seq. § 0770-03-01-.12

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FAMILY.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-03-01 et seq. § 0770-03-01-.13

APPLICABILITY.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-03-02 et seq. § 0770-03-02-.01

OBTAINING AND SCREENING PROPOSALS FROM OWNERS.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-03-02 et seq. § 0770-03-02-.02

ASSISTANCE TO OWNERS AND SELECTION OF UNITS.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-03-02 et seq. § 0770-03-02-.03

AGREEMENT TO ENTER INTO HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS CONTRACT.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-03-02 et seq. § 0770-03-02-.04

REHABILITATION PERIOD.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-03-02 et seq. § 0770-03-02-.05

COMPLETION OF REHABILITATION.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-03-02 et seq. § 0770-03-02-.06

EXECUTION OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS CONTRACT.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-03-02 et seq. § 0770-03-02-.07

OVERCROWDED AND UNDER OCCUPIED UNITS.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-03-02 et seq. § 0770-03-02-.08

ADJUSTMENT OF ALLOWANCE FOR UTILITIES AND OTHER SERVICES.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-03-02 et seq. § 0770-03-02-.09

TERMINATION OF TENANCY.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-03-02 et seq. § 0770-03-02-.10

REDUCTION OF NUMBER OF UNITS COVERED BY CONTRACT.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-03-02 et seq. § 0770-03-02-.11

PUBLIC NOTICE TO LOWER-INCOME FAMILIES: WAITING LIST.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-03-02 et seq. § 0770-03-02-.12

FAMILY PARTICIPATION.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-03-02 et seq. § 0770-03-02-.13

REEXAMINATION OF FAMILY INCOME AND COMPOSITION.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-03-02 et seq. § 0770-03-02-.14

MAINTENANCE, OPERATION, AND INSPECTIONS..

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-03-02 et seq. § 0770-03-02-.15

No code compilations available yet.

Tennessee regulations are being prepared for ingestion.