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Tennessee Pet deposits/fees & service/ESA animals

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

Pet deposits/fees & service/ESA animals in Tennessee

A landlord with a no-pet or pet-fee policy must make an exception for a tenant or applicant with a disability who needs a service or support animal (Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-406). No state statute on pet deposit amounts was found. Applies only in counties over 75,000 population (§ 66-28-102(a)).

Verified Source: Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-406 · last checked 2026-10-23

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