Gavel Insight

Understanding and Utilizing the Tennessee Warranty of Habitability Laws: A Memphis Tenant’s Guide to a Safe and Livable Rental Home In Memphis, Tennessee, as in the rest of the state, landlords are legally required to adhere to the Warranty of Habitability—a set of laws that dictate certain conditions must be met for a rental property to be considered safe and livable. As a tenant, understanding these laws is vital to ensuring a comfortable living environment, and knowing what steps to take if your rental doesn’t meet these standards. ### Step 1: Know Your Rights Under the Warranty of Habitability Before anything else, familiarize yourself with what the Tennessee Warranty of Habitability guarantees. Generally, it requires landlords to provide and maintain basic features, such as: - Adequate waterproofing and weather protection - Safe electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating systems - Clean and sanitary buildings and grounds free from debris and infestations - Adequate trash...