Requires a landlord to disclose to a residential tenant certain contact information.
Contact information must include name and address of the agent authorized to manage the premises, which may include a third-party management company.
Also an owner of the premises or agent authorized to act for and on behalf of the owner for the acceptance of service of process and for receipt of notices and demands.
Must also include a telephone number or electronic mail address for maintenance services; or an online portal system designed for landlord-tenant communication.
To be disclosed to the tenant in writing at or before the commencement of the tenancy.
If the required information is not provided in the lease agreement or other writing, then the tenant may provide a written notice to landlord requesting the information.
Tenant may bring cause of action to require the information if not received in 10 days.
If a court finds that a landlord failed to comply then the court must order that the information be provided and award the tenant reasonable costs and attorneys' fees.
Information required to be furnished by this bill must be kept current, and this bill extends to and is enforceable against a successor landlord, owner, or manager.
Legislative History
On Jan. 10, 2024, bill introduced in House; on Apr. 11 2024, bill passed in House.
On Apr. 15, 2024, bill delivered to Senate; on Apr. 15, 2024, bill was passed in Senate.
On Apr. 24, 2024, bill delivered to Governor; on May 3, 2024, bill signed by governor.
Effectiveness
This bill applies to agreements entered into on or after Jan. 1, 2025.
May 13, 2024 TN LEG Bill Chaptered
On May 13, 2024, TN LEG reported that HB 1814 (SB 1694) was assigned Ch. 907.
