Housing (Renters)

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

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters

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failed · Tennessee · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 2506: Human Rights - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Fair Chance Housing Act." - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 21 and Title 66.

SB 2506, the "Tennessee Fair Chance Housing Act," prohibits landlords and housing providers from refusing to rent or lease housing solely based on a person's criminal history. It limits consideration of criminal records to a 3-year look-back period for misdemeanors and 10 years for felonies (except for sex offenses, which require an individualized safety assessment). Housing providers must conduct an individualized assessment considering factors like the offense severity, time since conviction, rehabilitation efforts, and safety risks before denying housing. This law directly affects renters with criminal records and housing providers managing residential properties across Tennessee.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits housing discrimination based on criminal history, promoting reentry and reducing recidivism through individualized assessments and limited look-back periods.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits housing discrimination based on criminal history, strengthening tenant protections and expanding access to housing for individuals with records.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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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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in committee · Tennessee · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 2234: Trade Regulation - As introduced, enacts the "Stop Rent Rigging Act." - Amends TCA Title 47 and Title 66.

HB 2234, the "Stop Rent Rigging Act," prohibits landlords and software providers from using technology to coordinate rental prices across multiple properties. It bans facilitating agreements where landlords avoid competing on rent or using algorithmic tools that collect and analyze pricing data from two or more landlords (who aren’t subsidiaries) to recommend rents or lease terms. The law directly affects residential property owners/managers and companies offering data analytics services that enable coordinated pricing. Violations face penalties matching existing antitrust laws, and the bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits coordinated rent pricing and algorithmic rent collusion, preventing artificial rent hikes and protecting tenant affordability through fair market competition.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBans algorithmic tools enabling rent price coordination between landlords, restricting tech use in housing market to prevent anti-competitive practices.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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failed · Tennessee · Senate Mar 3, 2026

SB 1990: Trade Regulation - As introduced, enacts the "Stop Rent Rigging Act." - Amends TCA Title 47 and Title 66.

SB 1990, the "Stop Rent Rigging Act," prohibits rental property owners and managers in Tennessee from using or facilitating algorithmic tools that coordinate pricing across multiple properties. The bill bans software or data services that collect rental data from two or more landlords (excluding affordable housing programs), analyze it, and recommend prices or lease terms to them. It also prohibits landlords from adjusting their own rents based on such recommendations. The law, effective July 1, 2026, targets coordinated pricing practices that reduce competition in the residential rental market.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill bans algorithmic rent coordination preventing anti-competitive pricing that harms tenants, strengthening tenant protections in housing market.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits algorithmic tools coordinating rental pricing, restricting tech application in housing market per bill's explicit ban on data analysis software for rent coordination.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Renters

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in committee · Tennessee · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 961: Housing - As introduced, enacts the "Affordable Housing and Tenant Protection Act"; allows local governments to adopt ordinances and resolutions to control rent for private residential rental units; creates the increased housing program and increased housing fund; authorizes the Tennessee housing development agency to make grants from the fund to eligible developers and first-time homebuyers to assist in gap financing and down payment assistance. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 53; Title 9; Title 12; Title 13; Title 66 and Title 67.

SB 961, the "Affordable Housing and Tenant Protection Act," allows Tennessee local governments to adopt rent control ordinances for private residential properties after conducting housing supply assessments and establishing local rent agencies. It creates the "Increased Housing Program" administered by the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA), which provides gap financing to developers building affordable housing and down payment assistance to first-time homebuyers for owner-occupied homes. The program prioritizes communities affected by recent federally declared disasters and requires annual reporting on program outcomes. This bill directly affects renters, landlords, and developers in localities that adopt rent control, while expanding state-level support for affordable housing construction and homebuying.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates rent control for tenants, funds affordable housing via THDA grants, and provides down payment assistance - directly advancing housing access and protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · Tennessee · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 806: 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.

SB 806 changes Tennessee eviction procedures for cases based on nonpayment of rent. It requires eviction trials to occur within 14 days of filing (down from a previous minimum of 6 days), limits court hearings to only rent-related issues like lease terms and payment history, and gives tenants 7 days to move after a judgment. This directly affects tenants facing eviction and landlords filing nonpayment lawsuits. The bill aims to streamline the process while narrowing court focus to rent disputes.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingLimits eviction hearings to rent issues only and grants tenants 7 days to move after judgment, strengthening tenant protections in housing disputes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · Tennessee · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 955: Housing - As introduced, enacts the "Affordable Housing and Tenant Protection Act"; allows local governments to adopt ordinances and resolutions to control rent for private residential rental units; creates the increased housing program and increased housing fund; authorizes the Tennessee housing development agency to make grants from the fund to eligible developers and first-time homebuyers to assist in gap financing and down payment assistance. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 53; Title 9; Title 12; Title 13; Title 66 and Title 67.

HB 955, the "Affordable Housing and Tenant Protection Act," allows Tennessee local governments to adopt rent control ordinances (requiring a two-thirds legislative vote) to set maximum rents and fees for private residential properties, with specific requirements for local rent agencies and appeal processes. It creates the Increased Housing Program, administered by the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA), which provides gap financing to developers building affordable housing and down payment assistance to first-time homebuyers for primary residences. The program prioritizes housing developments in areas affected by recent federal disasters and excludes participants from certain tax credits, with THDA required to report annually on program outcomes starting in 2026. This bill directly affects local governments, landlords, renters, developers, and first-time homebuyers by introducing new rent regulation mechanisms and state-funded housing support.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates Increased Housing Fund for affordable housing grants and down payment assistance, advancing government spending on housing programs.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates rent control for tenant protection and establishes funding programs for affordable housing development and down payment assistance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · Tennessee · House May 27, 2026

HB 753: Taxes, Real Property - As enacted, establishes the process for property tax assessment and valuation of multi-unit rental housing that receives a federal, state, or local incentive based on low-income renter restrictions. - Amends TCA Title 7; Title 13; Title 48; Title 49; Title 67 and Title 68.

HB 753 establishes new rules for taxing multi-unit rental properties (4+ units) that receive federal, state, or local incentives tied to low-income renter restrictions. It requires property assessors to value these properties using specific methods, including adjusting market value based on rent ratios and excluding tax credits, while applying a capitalization rate 50-150 basis points above standard rates. Owners must notify assessors about restrictions by December 31 each year, or face tax penalties. The law takes effect for tax year 2026 and applies to properties developed on or after that date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill ensures proper tax assessment for low-income housing properties by excluding tax credits and applying higher cap rates, increasing revenue collection and promoting fiscal responsibility for state budget.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes tax assessment rules for low-income rental properties, maintaining affordability through adjusted valuations and exclusion of tax credits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Property Taxes Renters

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