Tenant Financial Responsibility Agreement

Summary

In Tennessee, landlords and tenants can agree on financial responsibilities in a lease, but landlords must ensure habitability. This includes necessary repairs like plumbing. Even if a lease states that tenants are responsible for all out-of-pocket costs, landlords cannot waive their duty to maintain a habitable living environment. Consult a local attorney for personalized advice.

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Can I legally, in a 2 year lease, put all finance burdens on the tenants if we both agree?
What state is the property located in? Laws regarding landlord and tenant responsibilities can vary by location.
Tennessee
In Tennessee, landlords and tenants can agree on financial responsibilities in the lease. However, landlords must ensure habitability. Can you clarify what you mean by "all financial burdens"?
We are leasing my home to my family and we don’t want to have to pay for any out of pocket cost like for example, if the plumbing goes out, we don’t want to be responsible for paying that
What type of lease agreement do you currently have with your family? In Tennessee, landlords are typically responsible for maintaining habitability, including plumbing repairs.
its a rent to own
What are the terms of your rent-to-own agreement regarding repairs and maintenance?
that we are not obligated to pay anything for repairs
What does your lease agreement specifically state about repair and maintenance responsibilities?
“ Any Money that comes comes out of pocket will be solely and financially on the tenants until the 2 years are finished.”
What does your lease agreement state about maintaining the habitability of the property? In Tennessee, landlords are generally responsible for ensuring habitability, including necessary repairs.
We can maintain habitability if we need t
What does "maintain habitability if we need to" mean in your lease agreement? In Tennessee, landlords are generally responsible for ensuring habitability, including necessary repairs.