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Tennessee Habitability / warranty of habitability

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

What is the warranty of habitability in Tennessee?

The landlord must comply with building and housing codes materially affecting health and safety and make all repairs needed to keep the premises fit and habitable (Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-304(a)). Applies only in counties over 75,000 population (§ 66-28-102(a)).

Verified Source: Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-304(a) · last checked 2026-10-23

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