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Does Tennessee URLTA Apply in My County?

Tennessee’s Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act does not apply identically statewide. The Tennessee Attorney General currently lists 19 counties as covered, so county is the first fact to identify before applying § 66-28-301.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20261 source cited
CoverageCounty-specific

Use the current Tennessee Attorney General list.

AG listed counties19

As reviewed August 30, 2026.

Counties currently listed by the Tennessee Attorney General

  • Anderson County
  • Blount County
  • Bradley County
  • Davidson County
  • Greene County
  • Hamilton County
  • Knox County
  • Madison County
  • Maury County
  • Montgomery County
  • Putnam County
  • Rutherford County
  • Sevier County
  • Shelby County
  • Sullivan County
  • Sumner County
  • Washington County
  • Williamson County
  • Wilson County

Before applying a URLTA deposit rule

  • Confirm the rental property county.
  • Confirm the rental is within the type of occupancy governed by URLTA.
  • Use § 66-28-301 only after coverage is established.
Tennessee URLTA is county-specific. Confirm coverage before applying § 66-28-301. The 60-day notification provision is not a universal move-out refund deadline. Educational information only.

Sources

Tennessee Attorney GeneralTennessee Consumer Laws — Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act ↗

Current official Attorney General page listing the counties where Tennessee URLTA applies.

Related Tennessee guides

Security Deposit →Separate Account →Move-Out Inspection →Damage List →