Housing (Landlords)

in committee · Tennessee · House Mar 12, 2025

HB 452: Remedies and Special Proceedings - As introduced, requires that the trial for an unlawful detainer action be held no later than 14 days from the date the plaintiff filed the unlawful detainer motion; limits the scope of a hearing for an unlawful detainer motion based on nonpayment of rent to facts and issues related to nonpayment of rent; makes other changes related to judicial proceedings for unlawful detainer. - Amends TCA Title 29 and Title 66.

HB 452 changes Tennessee's eviction process for cases where a tenant hasn't paid rent. It requires that trials must be held within 14 days of the landlord filing the case and limits hearings to only rent-related issues, such as lease terms and payment history. After a court rules in the landlord's favor, the tenant must move out within seven days of receiving the court order, and the landlord can request immediate sheriff removal if the tenant doesn't comply. This bill affects tenants and landlords facing nonpayment evictions and takes effect on July 1, 2025.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill speeds eviction process (14-day trial, 7-day move-out), limits tenant defenses to rent issues only, weakening tenant protections in housing disputes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · Tennessee · Senate Mar 3, 2026

SB 1092: Landlord and Tenant - As introduced, changes, from three days to three business days from the date written notice is received by a tenant, the date on which a landlord may terminate a rental agreement if the tenant or another person on the premises with the tenant's consent willfully or intentionally commits a violent act; behaves in a manner which constitutes or threatens to be a real and present danger to the health, safety, or welfare of the life or property of other tenants or persons on the premises; creates a hazardous or unsanitary condition on the property that affects the health, safety, or welfare or the life or property of other tenants or persons on the premises; or refuses to vacate the premises after entering the premises as an unauthorized subtenant or other unauthorized occupant. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13; Title 56; Title 62; Title 66; Title 67 and Title 68.

This Tennessee bill changes the notice period landlords must provide before terminating a lease for specific tenant violations. It extends the timeframe from three calendar days to three business days after written notice is given, covering incidents like violent acts, threats to safety, hazardous conditions, or unauthorized occupancy. The law applies to all residential rental agreements under Tennessee's landlord-tenant laws (affecting Titles 5, 6, 7, 13, 56, 62, 66, 67, and 68 of Tennessee Code). It makes a technical adjustment to existing procedures without creating new violations or altering tenant rights.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends notice period from calendar to business days for lease termination, requiring landlords to wait longer for tenant violations, strengthening tenant protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · Tennessee · House May 15, 2025

HB 1326: Real Property - As enacted, creates a vested property right upon the submission, rather than the approval, of a development plan or building permit; specifies that the vesting period applicable when it is based on the submission of a building permit is three years. - Amends TCA Title 13.

HB 1326 changes Tennessee law to establish a property owner's development rights (a "vested right") when they submit a development plan or building permit application to local government, rather than waiting for official approval. This right lasts for three years from the submission date, during which the development standards in effect at the time of submission remain fixed. The bill requires plans to substantially comply with local regulations to trigger this right, and it amends multiple sections of Tennessee law to replace "approval" with "submission" throughout. This directly affects property developers, builders, and local governments by altering when development rights become protected under state law.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes vested development rights upon plan submission, fixing standards for 3 years to reduce delays. This directly advances housing development by streamlining permits for property owners, aligning with the topic's focus on development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes Landlords Property Development

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signed · Tennessee · Senate Apr 6, 2026

SB 350: Landlord and Tenant - As enacted, generally restricts a landlord from prohibiting a residential tenant from lawfully possessing, carrying, transporting, or storing a firearm, any part of a firearm, or firearm ammunition in the tenant's residential property; a vehicle located in a parking area provided for tenants or tenants' guests; or other locations controlled by the landlord necessary to enter or exit any such location in leases entered into, amended, extended, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027. - Amends TCA Title 66.

SB 350 prohibits Tennessee landlords from banning tenants from lawfully possessing, carrying, or storing firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition in their leased homes, apartments, or businesses, or in vehicles parked on landlord-controlled property. It directly affects tenants and landlords statewide, requiring lease agreements to comply with this rule starting July 1, 2025, with existing leases needing amendment by July 1, 2026. The bill voids any lease terms conflicting with this prohibition after July 1, 2025, and allows tenants to sue landlords for damages if they violate the law. It applies to all residential leases governed by Tennessee Code Annotated Title 66.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits landlords from banning tenant firearm possession, directly strengthening tenant protections per housing policy topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

in committee · Tennessee · Senate Mar 18, 2025

SB 1088: Landlord and Tenant - As introduced, reduces the time period, after which a landlord may terminate a rental agreement, from 14 days to seven days following notice to the tenant of a material breach of the rental agreement for the nonpayment of rent, the cost of repairs, damages, or another amount due the landlord under the rental agreement, or for an act of violence or other behavior that poses a real and present danger on the premises. - Amends TCA Title 66.

SB 1088 shortens the notice period landlords must provide tenants before eviction for nonpayment of rent or violent behavior from 14 to 7 days. For property damage beyond normal wear and tear, the notice period remains at 14 days. The bill applies to new or renewed rental agreements starting July 1, 2025, directly affecting landlords and tenants in Tennessee residential leases. It amends Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 66-28-505 and 66-7-109 to change specific eviction notice requirements.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingShortens eviction notice period for nonpayment from 14 to 7 days, weakening tenant protections under landlord-tenant law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · Tennessee · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 488: Local Government, General - As introduced, removes abandonment as an option for a property owner after a municipality determines the structure located on the property is unfit for human occupation or use; authorizes all municipalities to adopt ordinances to inspect residential dwelling units that are deteriorated. - Amends TCA Title 13, Chapter 21.

SB 488 removes the option for property owners to abandon properties when a municipality declares a structure unsafe for human occupation. It authorizes all Tennessee municipalities to create their own ordinances requiring inspections of deteriorated residential properties. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated sections related to building safety, eliminating the previous "abandonment" pathway and giving local governments clearer authority to enforce housing standards. This directly affects homeowners in Tennessee and strengthens municipal oversight of unsafe residential buildings.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves property abandonment loophole for unsafe structures, mandates municipal inspections of deteriorated housing, and strengthens enforcement of building safety standards to protect tenants and maintain housing quality.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes Landlords Tenant Rights Tags Local Government

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in committee · Tennessee · House Mar 12, 2025

HB 757: Landlord and Tenant - As introduced, increases, from 30 to 45, the number of days a tenant or household member and a landlord have to agree upon a date to terminate a residential rental or lease agreement, provided the tenant supplies written notice and documentation to the landlord that the tenant is a domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking victim. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 13; Title 20; Title 21; Title 25; Title 26; Title 28; Title 29; Title 40; Title 62; Title 66; and Title 68.

HB 757 extends the notice period for tenants fleeing domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking from 30 to 45 days to terminate a rental agreement. It requires tenants to provide written notice and documentation of their victim status to landlords to trigger this longer window. The bill directly affects tenants in these situations and their landlords by giving victims more time to safely vacate properties without immediate eviction risk. This change updates Tennessee's residential rental laws (affecting multiple code sections) to prioritize safety for vulnerable tenants.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends tenant protections for crime victims (domestic abuse/stalking), enabling safer exits from abusive situations without immediate eviction risk, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends tenant notice period for domestic abuse victims, strengthening protections against immediate eviction per housing tenant rights indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Violent Crime Landlords Tenant Rights

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introduced · Tennessee · House Feb 12, 2025

HB 1297: Landlord and Tenant - As introduced, changes, from three days to three business days from the date written notice is received by a tenant, the date on which a landlord may terminate a rental agreement if the tenant or another person on the premises with the tenant's consent willfully or intentionally commits a violent act; behaves in a manner which constitutes or threatens to be a real and present danger to the health, safety, or welfare of the life or property of other tenants or persons on the premises; creates a hazardous or unsanitary condition on the property that affects the health, safety, or welfare or the life or property of other tenants or persons on the premises; or refuses to vacate the premises after entering the premises as an unauthorized subtenant or other unauthorized occupant. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13; Title 56; Title 62; Title 66; Title 67 and Title 68.

HB 1297 changes Tennessee's landlord-tenant law by extending the notice period for lease termination from **three calendar days to three business days** when a tenant or occupant commits certain violations. It applies to situations involving violent acts, immediate threats to health/safety, hazardous conditions, or unauthorized occupancy. The bill amends multiple sections of Tennessee law (including Title 66) to implement this change, giving landlords a more realistic timeframe to address violations without counting weekends or holidays. This directly affects landlords and tenants in Tennessee rental properties where lease violations occur.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill extends notice period from calendar to business days for lease termination due to safety violations, providing tenants more time to respond and aligning with tenant protection principles.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · Tennessee · Senate Mar 18, 2025

SB 967: Landlord and Tenant - As introduced, increases, from 30 to 45, the number of days a tenant or household member and a landlord have to agree upon a date to terminate a residential rental or lease agreement, provided the tenant supplies written notice and documentation to the landlord that the tenant is a domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking victim. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 13; Title 20; Title 21; Title 25; Title 26; Title 28; Title 29; Title 40; Title 62; Title 66; and Title 68.

SB 967 increases the time landlords and tenants have to agree on ending a rental lease from 30 to 45 days when a tenant or household member is a victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking. To qualify, tenants must provide the landlord with written notice and documentation of their victim status. This change applies to all residential rental agreements entered into, amended, or renewed after the law takes effect. It directly affects tenants who are victims of these crimes and their landlords in Tennessee by extending the negotiation period for lease termination.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases tenant protection for abuse victims by extending lease termination notice period from 30 to 45 days with required documentation, strengthening tenant safety rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · Tennessee · House Apr 6, 2026

HB 469: Landlord and Tenant - As enacted, generally restricts a landlord from prohibiting a residential tenant from lawfully possessing, carrying, transporting, or storing a firearm, any part of a firearm, or firearm ammunition in the tenant's residential property; a vehicle located in a parking area provided for tenants or tenants' guests; or other locations controlled by the landlord necessary to enter or exit any such location in leases entered into, amended, extended, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027. - Amends TCA Title 66.

HB 469 prohibits landlords in Tennessee from banning tenants from lawfully possessing, carrying, or storing firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition in their rented homes, apartments, businesses, or vehicles parked on landlord-provided property. It directly affects all residential and commercial tenants and landlords statewide, requiring existing leases with firearm restrictions to be amended by July 1, 2026. The bill creates a legal remedy allowing tenants to sue landlords for damages, punitive penalties, and attorney fees if their lease violates this rule. The law takes effect on July 1, 2025, with a one-year grace period for adjusting current leases.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant rights by prohibiting landlord firearm restrictions and creating legal remedies, directly addressing tenant protections under housing policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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