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Notice to Vacate · TN
Tennessee notice to vacate law
Required notice periods for month-to-month tenancies in Tennessee, cited to Tenn. Code § 66-28-512.
At a glance
- Tenant notice
- 30 days
- Landlord notice
- 30 days
- Just cause required
- No
- Statute
- Tenn. Code § 66-28-512
- Last reviewed
- June 2026
Frequently asked questions
How much notice must a tenant give to end a month-to-month lease in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, a tenant must provide 30 days written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. (Tenn. Code § 66-28-512, last reviewed June 2026.)
How much notice must a landlord give to end a month-to-month tenancy in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, a landlord must give 30 days written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. (Tenn. Code § 66-28-512.)
Does Tennessee require just cause to end a month-to-month tenancy?
No. Tennessee does not require a landlord to state a reason (just cause) when terminating a month-to-month tenancy, provided proper notice is given under Tenn. Code § 66-28-512.
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