Property Management

In Tennessee, a residential landlord who fails to repair a serious habitability defect after proper notice from the tenant may allow the tenant to:

AImmediately stop paying rent without any further action
BTerminate the lease, repair and deduct (in some cases), or sue for damages✓ Correct
CTransfer the lease to another tenant
DRequest TREC to mediate the dispute

Explanation

Under Tennessee's URLTA, if a landlord fails to maintain habitable conditions after proper notice, the tenant may have remedies including termination, repair and deduct (limited remedy), reduction in rent, or damages — depending on the severity and the lease terms.

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