# Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-202: Effect of unsigned or undelivered agreement

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T66_C28_S66-28-202

## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-202
- **Heading:** Effect of unsigned or undelivered agreement
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 66 / Chapter 28 / Section 66-28-202

## Text

(a) If the landlord does not sign a written rental agreement, acceptance of rent without reservation by the landlord binds the parties on a month to month tenancy. (b) Any person or persons taking possession without payment of rent and failing to sign a written rental agreement delivered to them by the landlord or who enter without oral agreement are deemed to be trespassers and may be evicted forthwith and may be held liable for damages and rent for the term of trespass and reasonable attorney's fees; provided, that if such person or persons pay rent, which is accepted by the landlord, such person or persons shall become tenants of the landlord. Acts 1975, ch. 245, § 1.402; T.C.A., § 64-2812; Acts 2011, ch. 272, § 5.
(a) If the landlord does not sign a written rental agreement, acceptance of rent without reservation by the landlord binds the parties on a month to month tenancy.
(b) Any person or persons taking possession without payment of rent and failing to sign a written rental agreement delivered to them by the landlord or who enter without oral agreement are deemed to be trespassers and may be evicted forthwith and may be held liable for damages and rent for the term of trespass and reasonable attorney's fees; provided, that if such person or persons pay rent, which is accepted by the landlord, such person or persons shall become tenants of the landlord.
Acts 1975, ch. 245, § 1.402; T.C.A., § 64-2812; Acts 2011, ch. 272, § 5.

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-101 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T66_C28_S66-28-101.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-102 Application - Preemption](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T66_C28_S66-28-102.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-103 Purposes - Rules of construction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T66_C28_S66-28-103.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-104 Chapter definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T66_C28_S66-28-104.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-105 Jurisdiction and service of process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T66_C28_S66-28-105.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-106 Notice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T66_C28_S66-28-106.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-107 Residential landlord registration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T66_C28_S66-28-107.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-108 Notification sent by e-mail](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T66_C28_S66-28-108.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-201 Terms and conditions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T66_C28_S66-28-201.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-202 Effect of unsigned or undelivered agreement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T66_C28_S66-28-202.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-203 Prohibited provisions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T66_C28_S66-28-203.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-204 Unconscionability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T66_C28_S66-28-204.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-205 Termination of residential lease by domestic abuse victim, sexual assault victim, or stalking victim](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T66_C28_S66-28-205.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-301 Security deposits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T66_C28_S66-28-301.md)

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