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Tennessee Standard Residential Lease Agreement Template

A Tennessee standard residential lease agreement is a legal document used to outline the terms of a residential rental contract between a landlord and tenant(s). The document contains information about rent, late fees, and security deposits, among other details.
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Rental Application – Used by landlords to verify a tenant’s credit and employment.

Required Disclosures (3)

  1. Agent/Landlord Identification – The landlord must disclose the name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person authorized to manage the premises. This person may be the landlord, property owner, or some other authorized agent.[1]
  2. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure & EPA Pamphlet – Landlords renting properties built before 1978 must inform prospective tenants that the walls and ceilings could contain lead-based paint.
  3. Showings – If the landlord intends to show the property to successive tenants during a tenancy, then this must be stated within the lease agreement.[2]

Security Deposit Laws

Maximum Amount – None.

Returning – A security deposit must be returned within 30 days of the termination of a lease agreement.[3]

Rent Payment Laws

Grace Period – Five days.[4]

Maximum Late Fee – 10% of the monthly rent.[4]

NSF Fee – $30 is the maximum allowable penalty fee for a bounced check.[5]