Tennessee Month-to-Month Lease Agreement

Watermarked sample of a TurboTenant Tennessee residential lease agreement for month-to-month, fixed term, and room rental agreements
Last updated iconLast updated February 12th, 2025

Tennessee Month-to-Month Rental Agreement

Lease agreements vary depending on the type of tenancy. For instance, fixed-term Tennessee lease agreements with set beginning and end dates give landlords and tenants a defined contract length, whereas month-to-month lease agreements offer both parties more flexibility.

Month-to-month lease agreements, or “rental contracts,” automatically extend after rent payments and can be terminated with proper written notice from the landlord or the tenant. Month-to-month renters are considered “tenants at will” since they can renew or terminate their leases at any time.

In this guide, we’ll discuss Tennessee month-to-month lease agreements, the laws that regulate them, and crucial considerations like required disclosures, rent payment laws, security deposit regulations, and more.

Tennessee Month-to-Month Lease Laws

Being a Tennessee landlord comes with several responsibilities outlined in the state’s landlord-tenant laws. Understanding this legislation is essential for navigating certain aspects of month-to-month rental contracts, such as:

  • Disclosures
  • Termination notices
  • Rent increases
  • Evictions
  • Security deposit laws
  • Pet deposits and rent limitations
  • Late fees
Lease Icon

Tennessee Month-to-Month Lease Agreement

Current Page

Build your Tennessee month-to-month lease agreement in 15 minutes.

Lease Icon

Tennessee Lease Agreement

Learn More

TurboTenant's Tennessee lease agreement forms the backbone of a solid landlord-tenant relationship.

Lease Icon

Tennessee Landlord-Tenant Law: 2024 Overview of Rights

Learn More

Take a deep drive into Tennessee landlord-tenant law. Here, we cover lease agreements, security deposits, and more.

Required Landlord Disclosures (4)

  1. Lead-based paint: If a rental property was constructed before 1978, federal law requires that landlords disclose to tenants any known lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards within the property before the lease signing.
  2. Agent and landlord identification: Tennessee landlords must provide their name and address, as well as the property owner’s name and address, to tenants (in writing) before the lease starts (Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-302(a)).
  3. Showings: Lease agreements must explicitly state that the landlord has the right to bring prospective tenants onto the property within a tenant’s final 30 days before moving out (Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-403(e)(5)).
  4. Security deposit location: If a landlord collects a security deposit, they must give the tenant the name and address of the bank where the money is held (Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-301(a)).
Are you ready to get started?
Get Started

Tennessee Month-to-Month Lease Agreement FAQs

What is a Tennessee month-to-month lease agreement?

A Tennessee month-to-month lease agreement is a rental contract that automatically renews each month until the landlord or the tenant provides proper 30-day notice to terminate.

What’s the difference between a fixed-term lease and a month-to-month agreement?

Fixed-term leases in Tennessee have set end dates, which provide stability through locked-in rent and terms but less flexibility for early termination.

Month-to-month leases automatically renew each month, allowing both parties to change or terminate the contract with proper notice. However, due to shorter notice periods and the potential for abrupt rent increases, these contracts are less predictable.

How do you end a Tennessee month-to-month lease agreement?

In Tennessee, landlords and tenants can end a month-to-month lease agreement by issuing the other party a written 30-day notice to terminate.