A landlord may not recover or take possession of the dwelling unit by action or otherwise, including willful diminution of services to the tenant by interrupting or causing the interruption of electric, gas, water or other essential service to the tenant, except in case of abandonment, surrender, or as permitted in this chapter.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 28 - Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
Part 5 - Enforcement and Remedies
§ 66-28-504. Unlawful Ouster, Exclusion, or Diminution of Service
§ 66-28-506. Failure of Tenant to Maintain Dwelling
§ 66-28-508. Waiver of Landlord's Right to Terminate
§ 66-28-510. Landlord's Remedy After Termination
§ 66-28-511. Recovery of Possession by Landlord Limited
§ 66-28-516. Obligation of Good Faith