Cal. Civ. Code § 66-28-302
Address of landlord or agent.
Operative Text
(a) The landlord or any person authorized to enter into a rental agreement on the landlord's behalf shall disclose to the tenant in writing at or before the commencement of the tenancy: (1) The name and address of: (A) The agent authorized to manage the premises, which may include a third-party management company; and (B) An owner of the premises or a person or agent authorized to act for and on behalf of the owner for the acceptance of service of process and for receipt of notices and demands; and (2) (A) A telephone number or electronic mail address for maintenance services; or (B) An online portal system designed for landlord-tenant communication. (b) The information required to be furnished by this section shall be kept current and this section extends to and is enforceable against any successor landlord, owner or manager. (c) A person who fails to comply with subsection (a) becomes an agent of each person who is a landlord for the purpose of service of process and receiving and receipting for notices and demands.
Tennessee Code Ann. § 66-28-302 requires that before or at the start of a tenancy, the landlord or their authorized representative must give the tenant a written disclosure identifying the property manager (including any third-party management company), a person authorized to receive legal notices and service of process on the owner's behalf, and either a phone number, email address, or online portal for maintenance communication. This information must be kept up to date and applies to any new owner or manager who takes over the property. If the required disclosure is not made, the person who failed to provide it automatically becomes an agent of the landlord for purposes of receiving legal notices and service of process.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 66-28-302, compliant operators typically provide tenants with a written disclosure at or before move-in that names the authorized property manager (including any third-party management company), identifies a person authorized to accept legal service of process and notices on the owner's behalf, and supplies at least one maintenance contact method — a phone number, email address, or online portal. Operators also keep this information current throughout the tenancy and ensure that any successor owner or manager provides updated disclosures. Failing to furnish this disclosure carries a significant legal consequence: the non-disclosing party may be treated as the landlord's agent for service of process and receipt of legal demands.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 66-28-302 gives Tennessee tenants the right to receive written contact information for their property manager, a person authorized to accept legal notices on the owner's behalf, and a maintenance communication channel before or at the start of their tenancy. If a landlord or successor owner fails to provide or update this information, the law treats the non-complying person as an agent of the landlord for purposes of serving legal process and delivering notices — which can be relevant if a tenant needs to formally notify or take legal action against the landlord. Tenants who believe this disclosure was not provided may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Tennessee landlord-tenant law to understand what options may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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