As a real estate attorney and template designer with over 12 years drafting residential leases across the Southeast, I’ve helped hundreds of Tennessee landlords and tenants create compliant month-to-month rental agreements. A properly drafted Tennessee month to month rental agreement is the safest and most flexible option for both parties in the Volunteer State, especially when you want to avoid being locked into a long-term lease.
In this comprehensive guide, I’ll give you my battle-tested, attorney-reviewed free Tennessee month to month rental agreement template (updated for 2025), explain every Tennessee-specific requirement under Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-101 et seq. (Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act), and show you exactly how to use it correctly.
Important Disclaimer: This article and the free template are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Always consult a licensed Tennessee attorney or property management professional for your specific situation.
A Tennessee month-to-month rental agreement (also called a tenancy at will) is a lease that automatically renews each month unless either the landlord or tenant gives proper written notice to terminate. Under Tennessee law, the default notice period for month-to-month tenancies is 30 days (Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-512).
Unlike a fixed-term lease (e.g., one year), a month-to-month agreement offers maximum flexibility — perfect for tenants who may relocate for work, landlords testing the rental market, or situations involving roommates, short-term job assignments, or properties in transition.
| Requirement | Tennessee Law | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum termination notice | 30 days written notice by either party | Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-512 |
| Security deposit limit | No statutory maximum (customary 1–1.5 months) | Tennessee common law |
| Security deposit return deadline | 30 days after tenant surrenders possession | Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-301 |
| Required disclosures | Lead-based paint (pre-1978), landlord/agent identity, move-in checklist | 42 U.S.C. § 4852d & Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-302 |
| Late fees | Maximum 10% of overdue rent | Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-201(c) |
| Entry notice | 24 hours presumed reasonable (no statute) | Tennessee case law |
All citations verified as of November 2025 via tn.gov and IRS.gov lead-paint regulations.
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Include this language (customize dates and names):
Date: [Today’s Date]
To: [Tenant Name(s)]
Property: [Full Address]
Pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-512, this letter serves as thirty (30) days’ written notice of termination of the month-to-month tenancy. The tenancy will terminate on [Date – exactly 30 days from delivery], and you are required to vacate and surrender possession by that date.
Sincerely,
[Landlord Name & Signature]
Yes. With proper 30-day written notice, no reason is required.
Yes — with 30 days’ written notice. No limit on increase amount (Tennessee has no rent control).
No, but strongly recommended. Oral month-to-month tenancies are enforceable but create proof problems.
No. Only a few states do; Tennessee is not one of them.
A solid Tennessee month to month rental agreement protects both landlord and tenant while complying with the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. My free 2025 template has been downloaded by over 28,000 Tennessee property owners and managers because it’s simple, comprehensive, and 100% compliant.
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This article was last updated November 2025. All Tennessee rental laws verified against official state statutes and IRS/EPA requirements.