TN HB1381

Authorizes Tennessee municipalities (counties, cities, and towns) to create and enforce rental property registries for all residential rental dwelling units within their jurisdiction

Requires registries to collect property addresses, owner contact information, property management details, number of units, and verification of building code and safety compliance

Mandates annual registration by rental property owners, with municipalities permitted to charge reasonable administrative fees and impose civil penalties for non-compliance

Exempts owner-occupied properties renting fewer than two units and government-owned rental properties from registration requirements

Requires municipalities with registries to submit annual reports to the Department of Economic and Community Development detailing registered properties, code violations, and registry effectiveness; effective July 1, 2025