Nashville requires short-term rental property (STRP) permits under Title 17, but does not have a general rental registration or licensing requirement for long-term residential rentals. Landlords of traditional rentals must comply with the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (T.C.A. Title 66, Ch. 28) and maintain properties to Metro property standards.
Short-term rentals (stays under 30 days) require an STRP permit through Metro Codes per the zoning code. Long-term rental properties do not require registration with the city, though landlords must ensure properties meet building and property standards codes. Metro Nashville has considered but not enacted a general rental registration program. Landlords must provide tenants with the name and address of the property owner or manager, and security deposits are governed by the Tennessee Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
Operating a short-term rental without an STRP permit is a zoning violation subject to fines. Long-term rental properties in poor condition may receive property standards citations under Chapter 16.24.
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