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Murfreesboro, TN Rental Property Rules: Repairs & Habitability (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Code adopted
2018 International Property Maintenance Code
Enforcing agency
Building and Codes Department
Heat required
October 1 to April 30
Appeals body
Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals

Summary

Murfreesboro adopts the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code for all residential structures, setting minimum standards for light, ventilation, sanitation, and safe occupancy that apply to rental units.

All existing residential and nonresidential structures, including all equipment and systems located therein, and all existing premises, structures, and facilities, within the City shall be maintained with respect to light, ventilation, space, safety from fire and other hazards, sanitation, occupancy, and use in accordance with the provisions of the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code...

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 18 Update 1).

Full Breakdown

Every existing residential structure in the City, including rentals, must be maintained under the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code as locally amended. The code covers heat (October 1 to April 30), window screens (April 1 to October 1), sanitation, weed control tied to the City's weed ordinance, and structural and fire safety. The Building and Codes Department enforces it, and the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals hears disputes over Chief Building Official determinations.

Violations & Fines

Violators are punished under City Code § 1-8, with each day a violation continues counted as a separate offense; stop-work order noncompliance draws up to $50 per day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Murfreesboro's property maintenance code cover rental housing?
Yes. Section 17-1 applies to all existing residential structures within the City, which includes rental units, covering light, ventilation, sanitation, and safe occupancy.
Who enforces habitability standards on Murfreesboro rentals?
The Building and Codes Department, formerly called the Department of Property Maintenance under the amended International Property Maintenance Code.

Sources & Official References

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