Property Management

Under the Tennessee URLTA, a tenant who provides proper notice to vacate but the landlord re-rents the unit before the move-out date would:

ABe liable for rent through the original lease end date
BBe released from rent obligation once the new tenant occupies the unit✓ Correct
COwe a penalty equal to one month's rent
DBe required to pay the landlord's advertising costs

Explanation

If a landlord re-rents a unit after a tenant gives notice to vacate, the original tenant's rent obligation typically ends when the new tenant takes possession. Landlords have a duty to mitigate damages by attempting to re-rent.

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