Tennessee (TN) lease form
Quick answer
Tennessee does not require a written lease, but any written agreement must identify the landlord and include contact information including an email address or web portal for communications under a 2025 update to Tenn. Code § 66-28-302. Landlords must also state in writing that they do not provide fire or casualty insurance for the tenant's personal property. The URLTA applies in counties with populations over 75,000.
Revun generates a Tennessee-ready lease with the required disclosures and clauses built in, then handles e-signature, rent, and renewals on the same platform.
Landlords of pre-1978 units must disclose known lead hazards and provide the EPA "Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home" pamphlet before lease signing.
The landlord or agent's name, address, and an email address or web portal for landlord-tenant communications must be disclosed before or at the time the lease is signed (Tenn. Code § 66-28-302(a), as amended 2025).
The lease must state in writing that the landlord is not responsible for and will not provide fire or casualty insurance covering the tenant's personal property (Tenn. Code § 66-28-201).
The lease must include language stating the landlord's right to show the unit to prospective tenants during the final 30 days of the lease term.
General information, not legal advice. Governing statute: Tennessee Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, Tenn. Code Ann. Title 66, Chapter 28. Confirm current requirements or consult an attorney before finalizing a lease.
Tennessee lease FAQ
No. The Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act applies only in counties with a population greater than 75,000 according to the most recent federal census. In smaller counties, common law and general property statutes govern the lease.
No. Oral leases are enforceable in Tennessee, but a written agreement is strongly recommended. If a written lease includes a notice-waiver for nonpayment of rent, that waiver is only valid if it appears in a written rental agreement.
Landlords must now provide an email address or the address of a dedicated web portal for landlord-tenant communications in addition to their name and physical address, as required by Tenn. Code § 66-28-302(a).
No. If the tenant requests information about where the security deposit is being held, the landlord must disclose it. The deposit must be kept in a separate account not commingled with the landlord's personal funds.
