Rent increase rules in Tennessee
Verified against Tenn. Code § 66-28-512 and agency sources on 2026-07-04. Not legal advice.
Tennessee has no statewide cap on rent increases.
- Notice: No rent-increase statute; 30-day month-to-month termination notice in URLTA counties (Tenn. Code § 66-28-512) is the practical floor
- Statute: Tenn. Code § 66-28-512 · source
Local rent control preempted (Tenn. Code § 66-35-102).
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Frequently asked questions
How much can a landlord raise rent in Tennessee?
There is no statewide limit — any amount, with proper notice. Local rent control preempted (Tenn. Code § 66-35-102).
How much notice is required for a rent increase in Tennessee?
No rent-increase statute; 30-day month-to-month termination notice in URLTA counties (Tenn. Code § 66-28-512) is the practical floor. (Tenn. Code § 66-28-512)
Can rent be raised during a lease in Tennessee?
No — as everywhere in the US, a fixed-term lease locks the rent unless the lease itself contains an escalation clause. Increases take effect at renewal or on periodic (month-to-month) tenancies with the notice above.
What changed recently in Tennessee?
Local rent control preempted (Tenn. Code § 66-35-102).
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