Tenants’ Rights Bills Attempt to Address Tennessee’s Affordable Housing Issues

Both URLTA and common law in Tennessee specify a landlord cannot evict a tenant for reporting damages, items needing repair or codes violations, but Johnson said an affordable housing shortage in Shelby County often means a waiting list of tenants glad to be able to rent even apartments with problems. 

— J. Holly McCall | Tennessee Lookout | February 26, 2024