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Tennessee Move-In / Move-Out Inspection Checklist

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A room-by-room condition record signed by landlord and tenant at move-in, then reused at move-out — the single best protection against a disputed security deposit deduction.

Core state figures — deposit caps, notice periods, entry rules — independently verified by a licensed U.S. attorney.

Start my move-in / move-out inspection checklist — $19

What Tennessee law requires

Security deposit cap: Tennessee does not limit how much a landlord can charge for a security deposit — this applies whether or not the property is in a county covered by the state's landlord-tenant act. Courts may scrutinize an unreasonably high deposit in a dispute, but there is no statutory cap.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-301 · source
Deposit return deadline: 30 days after move-out
Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-301(b)-(d) · source
Month-to-month termination notice: 30 days
Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-512 · source
Pay-or-quit notice (late rent): 14 days
Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-505; § 66-7-109 · source
Late fee guidance: 10% of monthly rent
Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-201 · source

Frequently asked questions

Is a move-in checklist legally required?

Some states require a written condition statement before a deposit is collected; in every state it's strong evidence if a deposit deduction is ever disputed.

Do I need to fill this out again at move-out?

Yes — compare the same rooms against the same checklist so any new damage is clear. Bundle purchasers can re-edit this document within their 12-month window.

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The Complete Landlord Pack includes this document plus 5 more for Tennessee, with unlimited edits for 12 months.

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