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Landlords are prohibited from harassing or retaliating against tenants who exercise their legal rights. In Tennessee, the landlord must not terminate, refuse to renew a lease, or fine a tenant for complaining to the landlord regarding the deposit, complaining to a government agency, or exercising a legal right.

Normal wear and tear in Tennessee is defined as deterioration that occurs from the intended use of the rental unit and without negligence, carelessness, accident, misuse, or abuse of the premises or contents by the tenant, members of the household of the tenant, or the invitees or guests of the tenant.

Landlords are prohibited from harassing or retaliating against tenants who exercise their legal rights. In Tennessee, the landlord must not terminate, refuse to renew a lease, or fine a tenant for complaining to the landlord regarding the deposit, complaining to a government agency, or exercising a legal right.

Tennessee Landlord-Tenant Law – Security Deposits Deadline for Returning Security Deposit: The landlord must return a tenant's security deposit within 30 days pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. §66-28-301(g)(1).

What can a landlord keep from your deposit? Unpaid rent and bills. Cleaning, gardening or decorating. Damage and missing items. Breaking your tenancy agreement.

What can a landlord keep from your deposit? Unpaid rent and bills. Cleaning, gardening or decorating. Damage and missing items. Breaking your tenancy agreement.

Allowable Deductions on Security Deposits in Tennessee At the end of the lease, the landlord may deduct the below from the security deposit: Unpaid rent. Other amounts due and owing to the landlord. Cost of damage to the unit found/not found during the inspection.

You cannot be forced out of your rental home. You cannot be evicted without notice. The landlord cannot change the locks or shut off your utilities to make you leave. Most of the time, a landlord needs to go to court before evicting you.

Your landlord or letting agent can't take money from your deposit for 'reasonable wear and tear'. This means things that gradually get worse or need replacing over time, for example paintwork, or a piece of furniture.

The landlord must return the security deposit within 30 days of the tenant leaving. The landlord must send a notification to the last known address of the tenant. This should include the itemized list of damages and the amount of deposit owed to the tenant.