Landlord Appliance Maintenance Obligations

Summary

In Tennessee, landlords are legally required to maintain essential appliances such as fridges and dishwashers. If your landlord refuses to fix these appliances, you can file a complaint with the Tennessee Fair Housing Council at (615) 874-2344.

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We rent from a private landlord. We are having appliance issues and our landlord is refusing to fix it
What state are you located in, ****? Different states have different landlord-tenant laws.
Tennessee
What specific appliance is causing the issue and how long has this been going on?

In Tennessee:
- Landlords are required to maintain all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, and appliances.
- Contact Tennessee Fair Housing Council for more help: (*) *-*.
Fridge and Dishwasher. Since we moved in June
In Tennessee, landlords are legally obligated to maintain appliances. You can file a complaint with the Tennessee Fair Housing Council at (*) *-*.