Tennessee Early termination (DV/military)
Can a tenant break a lease early for domestic violence or military service in Tennessee?
Victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault or stalking may end a lease signed or renewed on or after July 1, 2021. They must give written notice with an order of protection or criminal-charge documentation dated within 60 days, and leave within 30 days. They owe rent for the month of termination. (Applies in counties covered by the URLTA, those with more than 75,000 people.)
Verified Source: Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-205 · last checked 2026-10-15
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