Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-301: Tennessee security deposit rules in plain English
What Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-301 says about Tennessee security deposits: the cap, the deadline to return the deposit, itemized deductions and interest. Every fact below comes from our statute-checked data. Last verified 2026-10-22.
Quick answer
- Return deadline
- No fixed number of days in our verified data
- Maximum deposit
- No statutory cap (Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-301 sets none).
- Itemized list
- Yes, an itemized list of deductions is required
- Interest
- Not stated in our verified data
What Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-301 says, as we verified it
Deposit limit
No statutory cap (Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-301 sets none).
Full citation: Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-301 Read the official text
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FAQ: Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-301
How long does a landlord have to return a deposit under Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-301?
Our verified data shows no fixed day count for Tennessee. See the statute linked on this page.
Is there a limit on the security deposit in Tennessee?
No statutory cap (Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-301 sets none).
Does Tennessee require an itemized list of deductions?
Yes, an itemized list of deductions is required. Citation: Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-301.
Does the landlord have to pay interest on the deposit in Tennessee?
Not stated in our verified data.
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