A Landlord may evict a tenant if the tenant violates (1) the contract; or (2) Tennessee law. The most common basis for eviction is due to a tenant’s failure to pay rent. When a tenant fails to pay rent timely or at all, they are likely in breach of their obligations under the rental agreement.Notice requirements for terminating for cause should be in writing. By default, the landlord should provide notice, and the tenant may or may not have an opportunity to cure the alleged breach of contract by the tenant. However, there are exceptions such as when a rental agreement contains a waiver. In such instances, the landlord may immediately bring suit. Most Tennessee rental agreements include such a waiver.