Landlord and Tenant - As introduced, authorizes a landlord to submit a single registration form for a multi-dwelling property with the agency or department of local government that is responsible for enforcing building codes in the jurisdiction if the property contains five or more dwelling units; authorizes local governments to require residential landlords to register with the local government. - Amends TCA Section 66-28-107.

HB 648 simplifies registration for landlords of larger properties by allowing a single form submission for all units in a building with five or more dwelling units, provided the required information is identical across all units. It also permits local governments to require residential landlords to register with them, setting fee limits and allowing existing local ordinances to remain in effect until June 30, 2025. The bill directly affects landlords managing multi-unit properties and local governments responsible for enforcing building codes. It takes effect on July 1, 2025, and amends Tennessee law to streamline this registration process.