Tennessee subcommittee advances bill barring landlords from banning firearms in rented homes The Business Utility Subcommittee advanced HB469, which would prohibit landlords from banning lawful possession, transportation or storage of firearms in residential leases (effective 2027-01-01) with specific exclusions; committee adopted an amendment and voted 8–2 to send the bill to full Commerce after pro and con testimony.

Tennessee's House Bill 469 is stirring debate as it seeks to give renters the right to possess firearms in their homes, raising questions about landlord authority and tenant rights.

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Senate Commerce and Labor Committee advances bill to bar most lease bans on tenant firearms The Senate Commerce and Labor Committee voted to adopt an amendment and move Senate Bill 350, which would prohibit landlords from banning lawful firearm possession by tenants in most rental settings, to the committee calendar after hearing sponsor remarks and expert testimony.

Tennessee's Senate Commerce and Labor Committee just took a significant step to protect renters' rights by advancing a bill that prevents landlords from banning lawful firearm possession in rental properties!

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Davidson County Council reallocates over $2M for eviction defense program Council unanimously approves funding reallocation to support legal aid for renters facing eviction.

Nashville's Metropolitan Council has approved over $2.2 million to provide legal representation for low-income renters facing eviction, a crucial move in the fight against homelessness.

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Tennessee lawmakers shorten eviction notice period to seven days Tennessee enacts law reducing eviction notice period from fourteen to seven days.

Tennessee lawmakers are pushing to slash the eviction notice period from 14 days to just 7, igniting a heated debate over tenant rights and landlord interests.

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