Tennessee Lease Renewal / Rent Increase Notice

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TENNESSEE LEASE RENEWAL / RENT INCREASE NOTICE

Date of Notice: [[Notice Date]]

To (Tenant): [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
Property Address: [[Property Street Address]], [[City]], TN [[ZIP Code]] (the "Premises")
Unit/Apt: [[Unit Number]] *(if applicable)*

From (Landlord/Authorized Agent):
[[Landlord / Property Management Company Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[Landlord Phone Number]]
[[Landlord Email Address]], -

Section 1, Notice of Lease Renewal / Rent Increase

Dear [[Tenant Full Name(s)]],

Your current lease for the above-referenced Premises is scheduled to expire on [[Current Lease End Date]]. This notice serves to:

• ☐ Offer a lease renewal on the terms stated below; and/or
• ☐ Advise you of a rent increase effective on the date stated below.

Please review the new terms carefully. Your written response is required by the deadline stated in Section 3., -

Section 2, Current Lease Terms vs. Proposed Terms

Dollar amount of rent increase: [[Dollar Amount of Rent Increase]] per month

Percentage increase: [[Percentage Increase]]% over the prior rent, -

Section 3, URLTA Applicability and Required Notice Period

3A, Tennessee Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (URLTA)

Tennessee's Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (T.C.A. §§66-28-101 et seq.) applies only in counties whose population exceeds 75,000 as of the most recent federal census. The following counties are currently subject to URLTA:

This Premises is located in [[County Name]] County.

URLTA Applies to This Tenancy: [[Yes / No]]

> ⚠️ If URLTA does not apply (county population below 75,000), Tennessee common law governs. The notice periods below are still recommended as best practice, but the URLTA-specific provisions (security deposit timeline, habitability remedies) do not apply. Consult a Tennessee-licensed attorney for non-URLTA counties., -

3B, Statutory Notice Period for Rent Increases and Lease Changes

Tennessee has no statewide rent-control law and imposes no statutory ceiling on the amount of a rent increase for private residential property. The only statutory constraint is the minimum advance-notice period before a rent change or modified lease term takes effect.

Under T.C.A. §66-28-512(a) (URLTA), the minimum written-notice period before a change in rental terms takes effect is determined by the tenancy type:

> Important distinction: Tennessee does NOT follow California's two-tiered rule (30 days for ≤10%, 90 days for >10%). A single 30-day notice period applies regardless of the size of the increase for month-to-month tenancies. If the existing lease specifies a longer notice period, that contractual requirement controls.

This Tenancy Type: [[Month-to-Month / Annual / Week-to-Week]]

Minimum Statutory Notice Required: [[10 days / 30 days]]

Contractual Notice Period (if lease specifies a longer period): [[Lease-Specified Notice Period, or "N/A"]]

Date This Notice Was Served: [[Notice Delivery Date]]

Earliest Permissible Effective Date for New Terms: [[Earliest Permissible Effective Date, must be at least the required notice period after service, and not before the end of the current rental period]]

Proposed Effective Date of New Rent / Renewed Lease: [[Effective Date of New Terms]]

> ⚠️ If the proposed effective date is earlier than the legally required earliest date, or before the end of the current rental period, the notice is defective. Verify using T.C.A. §66-28-512 and the specific calendar dates for this tenancy., -

Section 4, Renewal Terms and Conditions

If you choose to renew, the following terms will govern the renewed lease, unless otherwise agreed in a written addendum:

1. New Lease Term. The renewed lease shall commence on [[New Lease Start Date]] and expire on [[New Lease End Date]], unless sooner terminated as provided by law or agreement.

2. Base Rent. Monthly base rent shall be [[Proposed Monthly Rent]], due in advance on the [[Rent Due Day]] of each month, payable to [[Landlord / Management Company Name]] by [[Accepted Payment Methods: check / ACH / portal]] at [[Payment Address or Online Portal URL]].

3. Late Fee. Rent not received within the grace period stated in the lease is subject to a late fee. Tennessee's URLTA does not impose a statutory cap on late fees for residential tenancies, but any late fee must be reasonable and must be disclosed in the written lease. The proposed late fee for the renewed term is [[Proposed Late Fee Amount]], assessed after a grace period of [[Grace Period in Days]] days.

4. All Other Lease Terms. All other provisions of the original Lease Agreement dated [[Original Lease Date]], as amended, remain in full force and effect, except as expressly modified herein.

5. Security Deposit. The security deposit currently held is [[Security Deposit Amount on File]]. Tennessee does not cap the maximum security deposit amount by statute. Under T.C.A. §66-28-301, the landlord must return the deposit (with an itemized statement of any deductions) within:
- 30 days after the tenant vacates (URLTA counties), or
- 45 days after the tenant vacates (non-URLTA counties under common law).

[[No additional deposit is required. / Landlord requests an additional deposit of [[Additional Deposit Amount]] to bring the total to [[New Total Deposit]], due by [[Deposit Due Date]].]] The deposit is held at [[Depository Institution Name]].

6. Required Disclosures. All disclosures previously provided remain in effect. Any new or changed disclosure material to the tenancy is attached as Exhibit A.

7. Utilities and Services. Tenant shall continue to be responsible for [[Tenant-Paid Utilities]]; Landlord shall continue to provide [[Landlord-Paid Utilities / Services]].

8. Lease Addenda. The following addenda are incorporated into the renewed lease: [[Pet Addendum / Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (if pre-1978 unit) / Other Addenda]]., -

Section 5, Tennessee Rent-Control Status

Tennessee has no statewide rent-control law. There is no statutory ceiling on the dollar amount or percentage of a rent increase for private residential property. Tennessee law does not expressly preempt local rent control by statute (unlike North Carolina), but no Tennessee municipality currently enforces a rent-control ordinance. As of the date of this notice, the Premises is not subject to any rent-control or rent-stabilization requirement.

> *If you believe a local ordinance or regulatory program affects this tenancy, contact a Tennessee-licensed attorney for guidance.*, -

Section 6, Tenant's Response and Options

You have three options. Please indicate your choice in writing and return this form to Landlord by [[Tenant Response Deadline Date]]:, -

OPTION A, Accept Renewal

☐ I/We accept the lease renewal and new rent terms as stated above.

Tenant Signature: ______________________________ Date: _____________

Tenant Printed Name: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]], -

OPTION B, Propose Modified Terms *(Landlord must separately agree in writing)*

☐ I/We wish to negotiate modified terms. My/Our counter-proposal is attached or described below:

_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________, -

OPTION C, Decline Renewal / Vacate

☐ I/We decline renewal and will vacate the Premises on or before [[Current Lease End Date]] (or such other date agreed in writing). I/We understand I/We remain responsible for rent through the date of vacating and compliance with all move-out obligations under the Lease and T.C.A. §66-28-301 (security deposit return).

Tenant Signature: ______________________________ Date: _____________, -

If Landlord does not receive a written response by [[Tenant Response Deadline Date]]:

[[Select one:
- This offer to renew is withdrawn and the tenancy will terminate at the end of the current term upon proper statutory notice.
- The tenancy will convert to a month-to-month arrangement at the new rent stated in Section 2, subject to 30 days' notice by either party per T.C.A. §66-28-512.
- Other: [[Describe consequence of non-response]].]], -

Section 7, Service of Notice on Tenant

Tennessee does not prescribe a single mandatory method of service for lease-renewal and rent-increase notices (as distinct from eviction notices). To ensure the notice is legally effective and to establish proof of delivery, service should be accomplished by one of the following recognized methods:

1. Personal Delivery, delivered directly to the tenant or to an adult member of the tenant's household at the Premises.

2. Posting at the Premises, if no one is available, the notice may be posted conspicuously on the main entry door. If posting is used, mail a copy concurrently.

3. First-Class U.S. Mail, mailed to the tenant at the address of the Premises. Add at least 3, 5 days for delivery before the notice period begins to run.

4. Certified or Registered Mail, strongly recommended for any disputed or high-value tenancy; use USPS Certified Mail with return receipt requested for clear proof of delivery and date.

5. Electronic Delivery (Email / Text), permissible only if the tenant has consented in writing to electronic notice. If the original lease contains an electronic-notice consent clause, cite it here.

Method of Service Used for This Notice:

☐ Personal Delivery

☐ Posted on door of Premises (no one available), copy also mailed

☐ First-Class U.S. Mail

☐ Certified Mail, USPS Tracking No.: [[USPS Tracking Number]]

☐ Electronic Delivery (email/text), Tenant's written consent on file dated [[Consent Date]], -

Section 8, Proof of Service / Certificate of Mailing

*Complete the applicable section below.*

A, Personal Delivery

I, [[Name of Person Who Delivered Notice]], state that on [[Delivery Date]] at approximately [[Delivery Time]], I personally delivered this notice to:

• ☐ [[Tenant Full Name(s)]] at the Premises.

• ☐ [[Name of Adult Household Member Accepting Service]], an adult member of the household residing at the Premises.

Signature of Delivering Party: ______________________________ Date: _____________

Printed Name: [[Delivering Party Name]]

Relationship to Landlord (e.g., agent, property manager): [[Relationship]], -

B, Posting on Door

I, [[Name of Person Who Posted Notice]], state that on [[Posting Date]] at approximately [[Posting Time]], I attempted personal delivery and no one was available. I posted this notice conspicuously on the main entry door of the Premises located at [[Property Street Address]], [[City]], TN [[ZIP Code]]. A copy was also mailed by [[First-Class / Certified Mail]] on [[Mailing Date]].

Signature: ______________________________ Date: _____________

Printed Name: [[Person Who Posted Notice]], -

C, Mailing Certificate

I, [[Name of Mailing Party]], state that on [[Mailing Date]] I deposited a copy of this notice in the U.S. Mail, addressed to:

[[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
[[Property Street Address]]
[[City]], TN [[ZIP Code]]

☐ First-Class Mail, postage prepaid.

☐ Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, USPS Article No.: [[Certified Mail Tracking Number]]

Signature: ______________________________ Date: _____________

Printed Name: [[Mailing Party Name]], -

Section 9, Landlord Signature

The undersigned is the Landlord or the Landlord's duly authorized agent for the Premises described above and certifies that the information in this notice is accurate.

Landlord / Authorized Agent:

Signature: ______________________________ Date: _____________

Printed Name: [[Landlord Signatory Name]]

Title (if agent): [[Title, e.g., Property Manager, Authorized Agent]]

TN Real Estate License No. (if a licensed TN broker or property manager): [[Tennessee Real Estate License Number, if applicable]]

Company: [[Landlord / Property Management Company Name]]

Address: [[Landlord Mailing Address]]

Phone: [[Landlord Phone Number]]

Email: [[Landlord Email Address]], -

Exhibit A, Additional Disclosures and Changes to Lease Terms *(attach if applicable)*

[[List any new disclosures, material changes to the lease, or other amendments that differ from the original lease. If none, write "None." Do not leave blank.

Common Tennessee disclosures to consider:
- Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (required for any unit built before 1978, 42 U.S.C. §4852d)
- Carbon Monoxide / Smoke Detector Compliance (T.C.A. §68-120-101)
- Methamphetamine Contamination Disclosure (T.C.A. §66-5-213, if applicable)
- Updated HOA / community rules
- Insurance requirement changes
- Any new mandatory fees passed through to tenant
- Bedbug history disclosure if required by local jurisdiction]], -

Exhibit B, Copy of Original / Prior Lease Agreement *(attach if required by local practice)*

[[Attach a copy of the existing lease agreement for reference, or state "Copy previously provided to tenant on [[Date]]."]], -

Statutory References (Tennessee, as of June 2026)

> Jurisdiction note: The seed spec for this template referenced California Civil Code §827 (30-day/90-day split) and AB 1482 (5% + CPI statewide rent cap). Those provisions are California-only and have no application in Tennessee. Tennessee has no statewide rent cap, no increase-size-based notice tiers, and no URLTA-mandated rent-control overlay. The controlling authority for Tennessee lease renewals and rent-increase notices is T.C.A. §66-28-512 and the applicable county URLTA determination. If a California rent-increase notice is needed, use the `california-lease-renewal-notice` template., -

> ⚠️ Template only, not legal advice. This notice is a sample form for informational purposes. It does not constitute legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Statutory notice periods, deposit rules, and landlord/tenant obligations can change. URLTA applicability depends on the most recent federal census population figure for the applicable county. Verify all provisions against current Tennessee Code Annotated and any applicable local ordinance before use. Consult a Tennessee-licensed attorney for guidance specific to your situation. User-supplied values are tokenized as `[[Merge Field]]`., -

*Sources: Tennessee Code Annotated Title 66, Chapter 28 (Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act); T.C.A. §66-28-512 (notice requirements); T.C.A. §66-28-301 (security deposit return); as of June 2026. No statewide rent-control law exists in Tennessee. Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC): www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/trec.*