A Tennessee month-to-month rental agreement is a legal contract that lets a tenant stay on a landlord’s property monthly. As long as the tenant pays rent and neither party terminates the lease, the agreement renews monthly. If a landlord or tenant no longer wants to be in the agreement, they must provide 30 days’ notice prior to ending it.
Legal Requirements for Month-to-Month Leases
- Minimum Termination Period: In Tennessee, a landlord or a tenant can terminate a month-to-month lease if they provide at least 30 days’ notice. [1]
- Rent Increase: The state doesn’t impose a minimum notice requirement for rent increases.
Required Disclosures
- Identification of the property owner or the agent who can act on their behalf
- Showings and access rights
- Disclosure of lead-based hazards
- Notice of abandoned personal property
- Security deposit notice
Our Tennessee lease agreement page features more information on the necessary disclosures.
Tennessee Month-to-Month Eviction
Unless the lease dictates a different notice period, the landlord must issue 30 days’ notice to end a month-to-month lease. They should provide a reason if one applies, but a tenant doesn’t have to commit a breach or violation for a landlord to terminate a month-to-month lease if they comply with the notice requirements.
If the tenant doesn’t vacate the property by the stated date, the landlord can pursue an eviction lawsuit. If needed, the tenant can contest the eviction during the court hearing.
The Tennessee Eviction Process details the steps for evicting a tenant.
