Tennessee Ending a month-to-month tenancy
How much notice is needed to end a month-to-month tenancy in Tennessee?
Either party may end a month-to-month tenancy with written notice at least 30 days before the periodic rental date named in the notice. Week-to-week tenancies need 10 days' notice. (Applies in counties covered by the URLTA, those with more than 75,000 people.) Applies only in counties with population over 75,000 (2010 census), where the URLTA applies (Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-102(a)); elsewhere common law and the lease govern.
Verified Source: Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-512(a)–(b) · last checked 2026-10-23
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