Your landlord is generally expected to return your security deposit or provide an itemized list of deductions within about 30 days after you move out in Tennessee. DepositsBack.app helps you take the next step: a state-specific security deposit notice sent by USPS Certified Mail, with tracking that stays attached to your case. This page summarizes general information from Tennessee Code § 66-28-301 and official state sources.
The general deadline is 30 days. Landlords are generally expected to return the security deposit or provide an itemized list of deductions within 30 days after the tenant moves out.
You may still be able to send a notice. We show general state information and official sources so you can review your situation and decide your next step.
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If your landlord does not return your deposit or account for deductions, your records — DepositsBack.app notice, USPS Certified Mail delivery confirmation, and any response uploaded to your case — document the timeline. Under Tennessee Code § 66-28-301, a landlord who does not follow the inspection and itemization procedure can lose the right to withhold from the deposit; Tennessee small-claims (General Sessions) court generally hears disputes up to $25,000. You can review your situation alongside the statute and official state resources, and decide whether to consult a Tennessee attorney or proceed with self-help next steps.