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    Tennessee Rent Increase Notice

    Tennessee has no statute fixing notice for a rent increase, so a fixed-term lease controls; on a month-to-month tenancy in URLTA counties, giving at least 30 days' written notice before a rent due date matches the termination rule (Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 66-28-201, 66-28-512(b)). The rent increase notice below is preset for Tennessee: fill in your details, then print it or save it as a PDF.

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    Tennessee rules for a rent increase notice

    Notice before a rent increase
    No statewide statute Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 66-28-201, 66-28-512(b), Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-301 (as amended by 2011 Pub. Ch. 272)
    Rent control
    None; cities and counties may not adopt it 2018 Tenn. Pub. Acts ch. 685 (amending Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-35-102), 2024 Tenn. Pub. Acts ch. 1051, § 3 (amending § 66-35-102(b)(2)), Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-35-102 (2024), archived Justia copy
    Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy
    30 days (landlord or tenant) Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-512(b)

    Rent Increase Notice generator

    Parties

    List every adult tenant named on the lease.

    Rent change

    Type of tenancy

    Check your lease. Most fixed-term leases fix the rent until the term ends, so the new rent usually starts with the renewal term.

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    Dates and notice period

    The date you deliver or mail it.

    Used only to check your effective date. Rules vary by state and city, and some require more notice for larger increases. Look yours up in the landlord-tenant law hub.

    Other terms

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    Notice of Rent Increase

    Date of notice:November 1, 2026
    To (tenants):Jordan Lee and Sam Rivera
    Rental property:123 Maple Street, Unit 4, Springfield
    From (landlord):Taylor Morgan, PO Box 210, Springfield

    Dear Jordan Lee and Sam Rivera,

    This notice is to inform you that the monthly rent for the property listed above will change as shown below, effective January 1, 2027.

    Current monthly rent:$1,850
    New monthly rent:$1,950
    Change:+$100 per month (+5.4%)
    Effective date:January 1, 2027

    This notice is dated November 1, 2026, which is 61 days before the new rent takes effect. The new rent applies to each rent payment for periods beginning on or after the effective date.

    Except as stated in this notice, all other terms of your lease or rental agreement remain the same.

    Paying the new rent

    Keep paying through the same online portal. The amount due will update on the effective date.

    If you have questions about this notice, please contact (555) 010-2244 or taylor@example.com.

    Sincerely,

    Landlord or agent signature (Taylor Morgan)
    Date
    Tenant (acknowledging receipt, optional) signature
    Date

    Made free at make.lease/forms/rent-increase-notice

    What Tennessee requires

    Notice before a rent increase

    Tennessee has no statute fixing notice for a rent increase, so a fixed-term lease controls; on a month-to-month tenancy in URLTA counties, giving at least 30 days' written notice before a rent due date matches the termination rule (Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 66-28-201, 66-28-512(b)).

    Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 66-28-201, 66-28-512(b), Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-301 (as amended by 2011 Pub. Ch. 272) · checked October 27, 2026

    Rent control

    Tennessee has no rent control, and no city or county may adopt or enforce a measure that controls the rent charged for private housing (Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-35-102(a)).

    2018 Tenn. Pub. Acts ch. 685 (amending Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-35-102), 2024 Tenn. Pub. Acts ch. 1051, § 3 (amending § 66-35-102(b)(2)), Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-35-102 (2024), archived Justia copy · checked October 28, 2026

    Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy

    Within the 17 URLTA counties, either the landlord or the tenant can end a month-to-month tenancy with written notice delivered at least 30 days before the rent date named as the end date (Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-512(b)).

    Week-to-week: 10 days' written notice before the termination date (§ 66-28-512(a)). URLTA counties only.

    Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-512(b) · checked October 27, 2026

    City and county rules can be stricter than state law, and your lease can require more than the statute does. Use whichever rule gives the tenant more time or protection.

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