24 hours entry notice.
In URLTA counties, the landlord must give at least 24 hours' notice and enter at reasonable times.
What this means for you: The 24-hour rule applies in URLTA counties; elsewhere the lease governs.
Your next step: Object in writing to no-notice entries in URLTA areas.
Source: Tenn. Code § 66-28-403. Reviewed 2026-06-16 (needs local verification).
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Entry notice in nearby states: Kentucky (48 hours entry notice) · Virginia (24 hours entry notice) · North Carolina (no statewide rule entry notice) · Georgia (no statewide rule entry notice) · Alabama (48 hours entry notice) · Mississippi (no statewide rule entry notice) · Arkansas (no statewide rule entry notice) · Missouri (no statewide rule entry notice).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.
Updated July 2026