Housing (Landlords)

died · Tennessee · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 2306: Real Property - As introduced, makes void and unenforceable any restrictions on the operation of a family child care home or group child care home that may be in a homeowners' association declaration that applies to a property where a family child care home or group child care home is or will be sited by the property owner; makes other changes relative to restrictions on the use of real property. - Amends TCA Title 66.

HB 2306 prevents homeowners' associations from enforcing rules that block licensed family or group child care homes in residential properties, as long as the provider has the required state license and local permits. It also prohibits landlords from refusing to rent to tenants operating licensed child care homes in residential dwellings. The law makes such restrictions invalid and allows providers to seek actual damages plus up to $1,000 in punitive damages if HOAs or landlords violate it. This affects child care providers, homeowners' associations, and landlords across Tennessee, applying to new HOA rules and rental agreements after the law takes effect.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents housing discrimination against tenants operating licensed child care homes, strengthening tenant protections under housing use rights.90% confidence

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in committee · Tennessee · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 2282: Real Property - As introduced, makes void and unenforceable any restrictions on the operation of a family child care home or group child care home that may be in a homeowners' association declaration that applies to a property where a family child care home or group child care home is or will be sited by the property owner; makes other changes relative to restrictions on the use of real property. - Amends TCA Title 66.

SB 2282 invalidates homeowners' association (HOA) restrictions that block licensed family or group child care homes from operating on residential properties. It requires HOAs to enforce state licensing rules instead of their own covenants, and allows care providers to sue HOAs for violations (with actual damages plus up to $1,000 in punitive damages). The bill also prohibits landlords from refusing to rent to tenants operating licensed child care, though landlords may require notice, liability insurance, or restrictions on shared spaces. These changes apply to new HOA documents or rental agreements after the law takes effect. The bill directly affects licensed child care providers, HOAs, and landlords in Tennessee.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves HOA barriers to child care homes, protecting tenant rights and enabling flexible housing use per state licensing rules.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters

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passed · Tennessee · House Feb 23, 2026

HB 1501: Local Government, General - As introduced, authorizes a municipality to create and require the use of a landlord registry for a real estate investment trust that owns, operates, or finances 10 or more dwelling units located within the municipality. - Amends TCA Title 66.

HB 1501 would allow Tennessee municipalities to require real estate investment trusts (REITs) owning 10 or more rental units within city limits to register with local building code enforcement agencies. REITs would need to provide their contact information and the full addresses of all properties they manage, with updates required within 30 days of any changes. Municipalities could impose a $50 weekly fine for non-compliance, but must provide a hearing opportunity before levying penalties. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and does not authorize fees for REITs to file required information.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires REITs to register and provide property details, enabling municipalities to enforce building codes and tenant protections through accountability measures, enhancing oversight for large landlords.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · Tennessee · House Apr 6, 2026

HB 2041: Landlord and Tenant - As enacted, prohibits certain persons from publishing, transmitting, or broadcasting any video of the service of civil process related to an eviction proceeding without the express written permission of the individual being served with civil process; specifies that an individual who is a victim of the publication, transmission, or broadcast of such a video without the individual's permission has a private right of action against the person violating the prohibition. - Amends TCA Title 13; Title 29 and Title 66.

HB 2041 prohibits landlords, property managers, or others serving eviction notices from sharing videos of the eviction process (like handing out papers) without the tenant's written permission. It directly affects tenants whose privacy is violated and landlords or their agents who might share such videos. The law creates a private right to sue, allowing victims to seek at least $25,000 per violation, plus actual damages, attorney fees, and other relief. This applies to real-time or near real-time video sharing, excluding law enforcement officers acting in their official duties.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects tenant privacy during evictions by prohibiting unauthorized video sharing, creating private right to sue for violations, directly strengthening tenant protections per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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failed · Tennessee · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 1940: Landlord and Tenant - As introduced, states that unlawful detainer actions are confidential and shielded from public inspection if the action was filed on or after July 1, 2026, the case was dismissed by the court or a party, an appeal is not pending in the case, and three years have passed since the date the action was filed or the parties have agreed in writing to shield the records from public disclosure. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 29, Chapter 18 and Title 66.

HB 1940 makes records of certain eviction court cases confidential after specific conditions are met. It applies to unlawful detainer actions (landlord-tenant eviction cases) filed on or after July 1, 2026, that were dismissed, have no pending appeals, and either have passed three years since filing or have written agreement from all parties to shield records. The bill requires courts to keep these records private, removing them from public inspection under Tennessee law. This change affects landlords and tenants in dismissed eviction cases by limiting public access to their court records after the specified time or agreement. The bill does not alter eviction procedures or outcomes, only the accessibility of dismissed case records.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingShields dismissed eviction records from public view, preventing tenant discrimination based on past cases and strengthening tenant privacy protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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signed · Tennessee · Senate Apr 6, 2026

SB 1993: Landlord and Tenant - As enacted, prohibits certain persons from publishing, transmitting, or broadcasting any video of the service of civil process related to an eviction proceeding without the express written permission of the individual being served with civil process; specifies that an individual who is a victim of the publication, transmission, or broadcast of such a video without the individual's permission has a private right of action against the person violating the prohibition. - Amends TCA Title 13; Title 29 and Title 66.

SB 1993 prohibits landlords, property managers, or others serving eviction paperwork from sharing real-time videos of the eviction process without the tenant's written permission. It directly affects property owners and their agents who might film or broadcast eviction notices, while excluding law enforcement officers acting in their official duties. The law creates a private right to sue for violations, with a minimum $25,000 penalty per intentional breach, plus actual damages and legal fees. This protects tenants from unauthorized public exposure during eviction proceedings, focusing on consent and financial recourse.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits unauthorized sharing of eviction videos, protects tenant privacy, and creates private right to sue with $25k penalty. Directly strengthens tenant protections in housing context.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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 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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