Property Management

In Tennessee, a landlord must make a rental unit available for the tenant's possession by the beginning of the lease term. Failure to do so entitles the tenant to:

ANo legal remedy
BTerminate the lease and sue for damages, including a refund of deposits paid✓ Correct
COccupy the unit starting 30 days after the lease term
DDemand a permanent reduction in rent

Explanation

Under Tennessee's URLTA, if a landlord fails to deliver possession of the rental unit at the start of the lease, the tenant may terminate the lease and recover damages, including any deposits paid and reasonable costs of temporary housing.

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