HB0298

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 13; Title 47 and Title 66, relative to housing market manipulation.

Failed·3/11/26
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Tennessee HB0298 aims to address housing market manipulation by business entities acquiring single-family homes for rental.

Tennessee HB0298 amends Tennessee Code to tackle housing market manipulation by business entities acquiring single-family homes for rental. It defines terms like "affiliate" and "single-family home," and makes it unlawful for entities to acquire homes in violation. The attorney general and individuals can bring civil actions against violators, with courts able to award compensatory, punitive damages, and civil penalties. The act takes effect upon becoming law and applies to contracts entered into thereafter.

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History

Mar 11

House

Failed for lack of second in: Cities & Counties Subcommittee

Mar 6

House

Sponsor(s) Added.

Mar 4

House

Placed on s/c cal Cities & Counties Subcommittee for 3/11/2026