Tennessee Domestic violence early termination

Domestic violence early termination in Tennessee

A tenant may end a lease signed or renewed on or after July 1, 2021 by written notice stating that the tenant or a household member is a victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault or stalking, with the required documentation. Code text: "may terminate a residential rental or lease agreement entered into or renewed on or after July 1, 2021, upon the tenant providing the landlord with written notice stating that the tenant or household member is a domestic abuse victim, sexual assault victim, or stalking victim."

Verified Source: Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-205 · last checked 2026-10-16