Rent Clarified
Memphis, Tennessee · Updated April 2026

Rent increase rules in Memphis

No local rent cap (state preemption). 30-day notice for month-to-month changes.

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State rules that apply in Memphis

No statewide rent cap; local rent control banned by state law. 30-day notice required for month-to-month increases. Required notice: 30 days.

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Memphis Area Legal Services

State source

Tenn. Code §66-28

Educational information, not legal advice. Consult a local attorney or tenant-rights organization for your specific situation.