Tennessee Room Rental Agreement

Rent out a room in your home or apartment: private room, shared areas, house rules, utilities split, deposit and notice terms that follow your state's law.

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Tennessee rules that this document follows

Security deposit limitNo statutory limitSource: No statutory limit (Tenn. Code § 66-28-301)
Deposit return deadline30 days after move-outSource: Tenn. Code § 66-28-301(g) (itemized list to tenant; deposit unclaimed after 60 days is forfeited)
Interest on depositNot requiredSource: Tenn. Code § 66-28-301(a) (separate account; no interest)
Late feesMax 10% of the amount past dueSource: Tenn. Code § 66-28-201(d)
Landlord entry notice24 hoursSource: Tenn. Code § 66-28-403(e) (24 hours for showings in final 30 days; otherwise reasonable times)
Notice to end month-to-monthLandlord 30 days / Tenant 30 daysSource: Tenn. Code § 66-28-512(b)

Rules current as of 2026-09-07. Statutes change; verify before relying on them.

How to use this Room Rental Agreement in Tennessee

Describe the room and the shared areas precisely, set utilities as a fixed charge to avoid monthly arguments, and put guest, quiet-hour and cleaning rules in writing. Give the renter a copy and a receipt for the deposit.

If you are a tenant subletting a room, confirm your lease allows it and get your landlord's written consent first.

Frequently asked questions

Do landlord-tenant laws apply when I rent a room in my own home in Tennessee?

In most states yes, including deposit rules and eviction procedures, although some states exempt owner-occupied homes from certain rules (for example, parts of fair-housing law under the 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption). This agreement follows Tennessee's general residential rules to be safe.

Can I remove a roommate without going to court?

No. Once a person is a paying occupant, self-help removal is illegal. Serve the Tennessee notice and, if needed, file an eviction case.

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