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Tennessee Mold Laws and Regulations (2026)
This page summarizes Tennessee's mold-specific licensing requirements, contractor regulations, and disclosure obligations based on publicly available statutory and regulatory sources.
Contractor Licensing
License name
S-Mold Specialty Contractor License (for projects over $25,000)
Issuing agency
Statute
Tennessee Code Annotated §62-6-101 et seq.
According to the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance, mold remediation contractors working on projects with a contract price exceeding $25,000 must hold an S-Mold specialty contractor license. For projects under this threshold, general contractor licensing requirements apply. Verify current license requirements and status at the TDCI contractor licensing portal.
Inspector / Assessor Licensing
Tennessee does not have a separate state licensing requirement specifically for mold inspectors as of the last update of this page. Verify current requirements with the TDCI and Tennessee Department of Health.
Real Estate Disclosure
Tennessee Code Annotated §66-5-202 et seq. requires residential sellers to disclose known defects on the Residential Property Condition Disclosure form. The form includes questions about known water intrusion and moisture problems. Mold resulting from known water damage is generally a disclosable condition.
Tenant & Landlord Rights
Tennessee does not have a mold-specific landlord-tenant statute. The Tennessee Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (URLTA) requires landlords to maintain premises in habitable condition. Significant mold conditions may constitute a habitability issue under the URLTA in jurisdictions where it applies.
Official Resources
Mold regulations vary by jurisdiction and change over time. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney in your state.
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