Amends TCA Title 66.
Tennessee HB0469 prohibits landlords from restricting tenants or their guests from lawfully possessing, carrying, transporting, or storing firearms and ammunition in their residences or vehicles on the leased property, effective July 1, 2025. The bill affects landlords and tenants by rendering any existing lease terms that violate this provision void and unenforceable, while allowing for amendments to comply by July 1, 2026. Additionally, it permits tenants adversely affected by violations to sue landlords for damages and attorney fees.
Tennessee HB0469 prohibits landlords from restricting tenants or their guests from lawfully possessing, carrying, transporting, or storing firearms and ammunition in their residences or vehicles on the leased property, effective July 1, 2025. The bill affects landlords and tenants by rendering any existing lease terms that violate this provision void and unenforceable, while allowing for amendments to comply by July 1, 2026. Additionally, it permits tenants adversely affected by violations to sue landlords for damages and attorney fees.
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