Apartment Lease Notice Requirements

Summary

In Tennessee, if you stay past your lease without notice, you become a holdover tenant, and landlords can charge up to double the rent. A 60-day notice is common. If youre not a holdover tenant, youre still obligated to pay the agreed rent until the lease ends. Unauthorized departure might result in penalties. Consult with a local attorney to understand your obligations and rights better.

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need to find out if my apartment complex is scamming me
Hello ****, I'd be glad to help. Could you please tell me more about why you suspect your apartment complex may be scamming you? Also, it would be helpful to know your location as laws vary from place to place.
they are trying to charge me month to month rent which is almost double my current rent because I did not put in 60 day notice even after my lease is about to be up
Hello ****, could you please provide me with your location? Rental laws can vary greatly from one place to another, so it would be helpful to know where you are located to provide you with accurate information.
Hendersonville, Tennessee
Hello ****, in Tennessee:
- If you stay past your lease without notice, you become a 'holdover tenant'.
- Landlords can charge up to double the rent during this period.
- A *-day notice is not uncommon.
I'd suggest consulting with a local attorney.
What if I am not a holdover tenant
If you're not a holdover tenant in Tennessee:
- You're still obligated to pay the agreed rent until the lease ends.
- If you wish to leave before, you may need your landlord's consent.
- Unauthorized departure might result in penalties.
Consult with a local attorney to understand your obligations and rights better.