Knoxville Landlord-Tenant Rules
Knoxville adds local rules on top of Tennessee landlord-tenant law. Here is what is different, with the city code or agency page behind each rule.
| Habitability/code enforcement & complaint line | Housing and property-condition complaints inside the city go to City of Knoxville Codes Enforcement through 311 (865-215-4311). Outside city limits, Knox County Codes takes complaints at 865-215-2325. The City's own Neighborhood Codes Enforcement pages could not be reviewed, so the City's complaint process and repair deadlines are not described here. Source: Official source |
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| Eviction legal help | Legal Aid of East Tennessee runs a Knoxville Eviction Prevention Program for Knox County tenants at 4450 Walker Blvd., Suite C, Knoxville, (865) 371-8730. Its main Knoxville office (607 W Summit Hill Dr. SW, (865) 637-0484) serves Knox, Loudon and Sevier counties. Applications are taken by phone; help is free for those who qualify. Source: Official source |
Eviction cases in Knoxville are heard in: Knox County General Sessions Court (civil), Fifth Sessions Court, Third Floor, Old Courthouse, 300 Main Street, Knoxville; detainer (landlord-tenant) cases are scheduled on Tuesdays
Right to a lawyer in eviction cases
No guaranteed right. Legal Aid of East Tennessee's Knoxville Eviction Prevention Program offers free help to qualifying Knox County tenants. Official source
Local agencies
- City of Knoxville Codes Enforcement (via 311) — Takes housing and property-maintenance complaints for addresses in the city. 311 or 865-215-4311.
- Legal Aid of East Tennessee - Knoxville Eviction Prevention Program — Free eviction legal help for qualifying Knox County tenants. (865) 371-8730.
- Knox County General Sessions Court - Civil Division — Hears detainer (eviction) cases; civil questions (865) 215-2518.
Frequently asked questions
What landlord-tenant rules does Knoxville add on top of Tennessee law?
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Last verified against official sources: October 28, 2026.
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