Tennessee Security Deposit Rules
Official deposit limits, return deadlines, and legal citations for this state.
Deposit Requirements
Maximum Deposit
No statutory limit
Return Deadline
No specific statutory deadline; landlord must notify tenant of refund due (tenant has 60 days to respond)
Itemized Statement Required
Yes
Interest Required
No
Pet Deposit Rules
No separate statutory pet deposit limit.
Allowed Deductions
Damage beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, and other costs associated with lease violations.
Security Deposit Timeline
Maximum Deposit
No statutory limit
Return Deadline
No specific statutory deadline; landlord must notify tenant of refund due (tenant has 60 days to respond)
Itemized Statement
Yes
Interest Required
No
Pet Deposit Rules
No separate statutory pet deposit limit.
Allowed Deductions
Damage beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, and other costs associated with lease violations.
Legal Citations
- Tenn. Code § 66-28-301