Tennessee Notice to Cure or Quit (14-Day)
Create a free Tennessee notice to cure or quit. Tennessee requires a 14-day notice to cure or quit. Fill in the details, preview it live, and download a PDF or email it.
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Tennessee requires a 14-day notice to cure or quit. CORRECTED from 30 to 14. URLTA (the major metros): a curable material noncompliance with the lease, or noncompliance materially affecting health and safety, is a 'remediable' breach under 66-28-505(a)(2) — the landlord's written notice specifies the breach and the agreement terminates if the tenant does not cure within FOURTEEN (14) days after receipt (reduced to 7 days by HB 1345 for leases entered/amended/renewed on/after July 1, 2025). The current statute contains NO 30-day cure-or-quit provision. A repeat of substantially the same noncompliance within 6 months allows termination on at least 7 days' notice with no cure (66-28-505(a)(2)(B)). BIFURCATION: in non-URLTA counties only, lease defaults that are NOT curable by payment of rent/repairs/damages ('all other defaults') require a 30-day termination notice under 66-7-109(b) — that is the only place a 30-day figure appears, and it does not apply in any URLTA county. For a general curable lease violation the safe/dominant statutory value is 14 days.
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⚠ Tennessee requires a 14-day notice for a notice to cure or quit; the count runs from the date of SERVICE, and some states exclude weekends/holidays — verify before relying on a date. CORRECTED from 30 to 14. URLTA (the major metros): a curable material noncompliance with the lease, or noncompliance materially affecting health and safety, is a 'remediable' breach under 66-28-505(a)(2) — the landlord's written notice specifies the breach and the agreement terminates if the tenant does not cure within FOURTEEN (14) days after receipt (reduced to 7 days by HB 1345 for leases entered/amended/renewed on/after July 1, 2025). The current statute contains NO 30-day cure-or-quit provision. A repeat of substantially the same noncompliance within 6 months allows termination on at least 7 days' notice with no cure (66-28-505(a)(2)(B)). BIFURCATION: in non-URLTA counties only, lease defaults that are NOT curable by payment of rent/repairs/damages ('all other defaults') require a 30-day termination notice under 66-7-109(b) — that is the only place a 30-day figure appears, and it does not apply in any URLTA county. For a general curable lease violation the safe/dominant statutory value is 14 days.
Notice to Cure or Quit (Tennessee)
NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT
Date of Notice: ________________
From (Landlord/Agent): [LANDLORD/AGENT NAME], [LANDLORD ADDRESS]
To: [TENANT NAME(S)], Tenant(s) in possession of: [PROPERTY ADDRESS]
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you have violated the lease/rental agreement as follows: [describe the specific lease section and the facts/dates of the violation]. You are required to CORRECT (cure) this violation within 14 days after this notice is served on you, OR to vacate and surrender possession of the property.
If you do not comply with this notice within the time stated, the landlord may begin legal proceedings to recover possession of the property under Tenn. Code Ann. (TCA) Title 66, Ch. 28 (Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act) — 66-28-505 (noncompliance / failure to pay rent), 66-28-512 (termination of periodic tenancy), 66-28-517 (3-day termination for violence/danger/unauthorized occupant); and TCA Title 66, Ch. 7, 66-7-109 (non-URLTA counties), as amended by 2025 Pub. Ch. (HB 1345 / SB 1088), eff. July 1, 2025.
Only a court can order you to move out. The landlord may NOT lock you out, remove your belongings, or shut off your utilities; doing so is illegal.
This notice is given without waiving, and the landlord expressly reserves, all other rights and remedies, including the right to recover unpaid rent and damages.
How this notice may be served: Statute requires 'written notice' delivered to / received by the tenant; the notice periods run from the tenant's RECEIPT of notice (66-28-505, 66-28-517). Tennessee URLTA does not enumerate one exclusive method — safe practice is personal delivery to the tenant, or posting on the unit, with mailing as backup. Electronic delivery is permitted only if the tenant signed an e-notice consent under 66-28-105. Notice must specify the breach (and, for 66-28-517, detail the specific violation). The detainer warrant (the eviction lawsuit itself) is separately served by the sheriff/officer.
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[LANDLORD/AGENT NAME] — Landlord / Authorized Agent
[LANDLORD ADDRESS]
Date: ________________
PROOF OF SERVICE
I served this notice on the tenant(s) on ____________ (date).
Method of service (use a method permitted in your state — see the service note above):
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________ Date: ____________
Signature of person serving the notice
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Self-help template, not legal advice. You cannot remove a tenant yourself — serve a proper notice and, if needed, file in court. Confirm Tennessee and local rules first.
Tennessee Notice to Cure or Quit Rules
A Notice to Cure or Quit is used when a tenant has violated the lease in a way that can be fixed (a "curable" breach), such as an unauthorized pet or occupant. It gives the tenant a set number of days to correct the problem or move out.
Tennessee requires a 14-day notice to cure or quit. CORRECTED from 30 to 14. URLTA (the major metros): a curable material noncompliance with the lease, or noncompliance materially affecting health and safety, is a 'remediable' breach under 66-28-505(a)(2) — the landlord's written notice specifies the breach and the agreement terminates if the tenant does not cure within FOURTEEN (14) days after receipt (reduced to 7 days by HB 1345 for leases entered/amended/renewed on/after July 1, 2025). The current statute contains NO 30-day cure-or-quit provision. A repeat of substantially the same noncompliance within 6 months allows termination on at least 7 days' notice with no cure (66-28-505(a)(2)(B)). BIFURCATION: in non-URLTA counties only, lease defaults that are NOT curable by payment of rent/repairs/damages ('all other defaults') require a 30-day termination notice under 66-7-109(b) — that is the only place a 30-day figure appears, and it does not apply in any URLTA county. For a general curable lease violation the safe/dominant statutory value is 14 days. The notice is served under Tenn. Code Ann. (TCA) Title 66, Ch. 28 (Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act) — 66-28-505 (noncompliance / failure to pay rent), 66-28-512 (termination of periodic tenancy), 66-28-517 (3-day termination for violence/danger/unauthorized occupant); and TCA Title 66, Ch. 7, 66-7-109 (non-URLTA counties), as amended by 2025 Pub. Ch. (HB 1345 / SB 1088), eff. July 1, 2025.
How to Serve a Notice to Cure or Quit in Tennessee
Statute requires 'written notice' delivered to / received by the tenant; the notice periods run from the tenant's RECEIPT of notice (66-28-505, 66-28-517). Tennessee URLTA does not enumerate one exclusive method — safe practice is personal delivery to the tenant, or posting on the unit, with mailing as backup. Electronic delivery is permitted only if the tenant signed an e-notice consent under 66-28-105. Notice must specify the breach (and, for 66-28-517, detail the specific violation). The detainer warrant (the eviction lawsuit itself) is separately served by the sheriff/officer. A defective notice or improper service can get an eviction dismissed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days is a Tennessee notice to cure or quit?
Tennessee requires a 14-day notice to cure or quit. CORRECTED from 30 to 14. URLTA (the major metros): a curable material noncompliance with the lease, or noncompliance materially affecting health and safety, is a 'remediable' breach under 66-28-505(a)(2) — the landlord's written notice specifies the breach and the agreement terminates if the tenant does not cure within FOURTEEN (14) days after receipt (reduced to 7 days by HB 1345 for leases entered/amended/renewed on/after July 1, 2025). The current statute contains NO 30-day cure-or-quit provision. A repeat of substantially the same noncompliance within 6 months allows termination on at least 7 days' notice with no cure (66-28-505(a)(2)(B)). BIFURCATION: in non-URLTA counties only, lease defaults that are NOT curable by payment of rent/repairs/damages ('all other defaults') require a 30-day termination notice under 66-7-109(b) — that is the only place a 30-day figure appears, and it does not apply in any URLTA county. For a general curable lease violation the safe/dominant statutory value is 14 days.
What happens after I serve the notice?
If the tenant does not comply by the deadline, you can file an eviction case in Tennessee court. Only a court order, enforced by a sheriff or constable, can remove the tenant.
Can I email or download the notice?
Yes — fill in the form above, then download the PDF or email a copy to yourself. Serve it on the tenant using a method Tennessee allows.
Disclaimer
This Tennessee notice to cure or quit generator is a self-help tool for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Confirm Tennessee and local requirements before serving.
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