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Tennessee Residential Lease Agreement

A residential lease agreement in Tennessee sets the rent, the term, and each party's responsibilities in writing. Tennessee sets no statutory cap on security deposits (Tenn. Code Ann. 66-28-301).

This template walks you through every clause a Tennessee lease should cover: parties, property, rent and due date, security deposit, maintenance, and house rules. Download the finished lease in Word and PDF.

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Tennessee security deposit rules

Tennessee security deposit rules at a glance
Security deposit capNo statutory cap: check your state statute and local rules.
Deposit return deadlineNo fixed statutory deadline: check your state statute.
StatuteTenn. Code Ann. 66-28-301

Verify before you rely on it

Landlord-tenant statutes change, and cities or counties can add stricter local rules. Confirm the current Tennessee requirement in the statute cited above (or with your local court's self-help resources) before signing your lease.

How this template works in Tennessee

Answer guided questions about the parties, the property, the rent, and the deposit, and the lease writes itself in front of you. Select Tennessee as the property's state and the agreement is captioned accordingly.

The form, the live preview, and the full guide live on the main Residential Lease Agreement page.

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