What disclosures must a landlord provide in Tennessee?

Tennessee requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Security Deposit Location (Name and address of bank where deposit is held); Landlord Contact Information (Name, phone, 24-hour emergency phone, email, and addresses for property manager and owner or authorized agent (2024 - HB 1814)).

What happens if a Tennessee landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?

Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

Tennessee Required Disclosures

3 required disclosures

Tennessee law requires landlords to provide certain disclosures — our database tracks 3 for Tennessee, each backed by a statute. Timing varies by disclosure (many are due at lease signing; some arise later in the tenancy — each entry below states its own rule). A missing required disclosure can expose the landlord to penalties and may give you leverage.

Educational information: generated from our Tennessee law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.

Every disclosure Tennessee landlords must provide

Lead Paint
Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978
Legal basis: 42 U.S.C. 4852d
Security Deposit Location
Name and address of bank where deposit is held
Legal basis: Tennessee Code Section 66-28-301
Landlord Contact Information
Name, phone, 24-hour emergency phone, email, and addresses for property manager and owner or authorized agent (2024 - HB 1814)
Legal basis: Tennessee Code Section 66-28-302

Frequently asked questions

What disclosures must a landlord provide in Tennessee?: Tennessee requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Security Deposit Location (Name and address of bank where deposit is held); Landlord Contact Information (Name, phone, 24-hour emergency phone, email, and addresses for property manager and owner or authorized agent (2024 - HB 1814)).
What happens if a Tennessee landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?: Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

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