FOURTEEN-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT
(Tennessee)
[// GUIDANCE: Tennessee landlord-tenant law is governed by the Tennessee Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 66-28-101 et seq. For nonpayment of rent, Tennessee requires FOURTEEN (14) days' notice to pay or quit, per T.C.A. § 66-28-505. For Section 8/subsidized housing, THIRTY (30) days' notice may be required. Verify requirements before use.]
NOTICE INFORMATION
Date of Notice: [DATE]
Tenant Name(s): [TENANT FULL LEGAL NAME(S)]
Rental Property Address: [FULL ADDRESS]
NOTICE TO TENANT
You are in default due to nonpayment of rent.
AMOUNT DUE
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Past Due Rent | $[AMOUNT] |
| Late Fee | $[AMOUNT] |
| TOTAL | $[TOTAL] |
DEMAND FOR PAYMENT OR POSSESSION
Pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-505, you must within:
☐ FOURTEEN (14) DAYS (standard residential)
☐ THIRTY (30) DAYS (Section 8/subsidized housing)
either:
1. PAY IN FULL the rent due; OR
2. VACATE the premises.
CONSEQUENCES
Failure to comply will result in the Landlord filing a Detainer Warrant in General Sessions Court.
PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS
[LANDLORD NAME]
[ADDRESS]
[PHONE NUMBER]
IMPORTANT NOTICES
- Right to Cure: Payment within the notice period voids this notice.
- Tennessee Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act: T.C.A. §§ 66-28-101 et seq.
- Warranty of Habitability: T.C.A. § 66-28-304.
- Retaliation Prohibited: T.C.A. § 66-28-514.
- Security Deposit: T.C.A. § 66-28-301.
- Legal Assistance: Legal Aid Society of Middle TN: (615) 244-6610; TN Bar Lawyer Referral: (800) 342-8029
CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE
Served on [DATE] by:
☐ Personal delivery
☐ Leaving at dwelling with person of suitable age, AND mailing
☐ Posting AND mailing
[// GUIDANCE: T.C.A. § 66-28-108 specifies service methods.]
LANDLORD SIGNATURE
Name: [PRINT NAME]
Signature: ____________________________________
Date: [DATE]
Consult a licensed Tennessee attorney for guidance.