White Pine, TN asked in Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Tennessee

Q: What do I need to do??

I allowed some friends to move into my home with me and my son to help them out, they were supposed to pay me $50 A week to stay here. They moved in Sept 5th and have only paid $350 and have been here 14 weeks. At this point they have eaten all my food and are trying to take over my home. What do I need to do to get them out if they do not willing leave?

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Anthony M. Avery
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  • Landlord Tenant Lawyer
  • Knoxville, TN
  • Licensed in Tennessee

A: You will have to file a Detainer Warrant against each of them in General Sessions Court. Usually minors do not have to be sued as they will follow their adult family members. Unfortunately you need to make each of them defendants on the warrant which increases the court costs and possibly the service fees. You only need possession because suing them for a money judgment will be worthless. Do not get in a fight with them or they will charge you with assault and gain leverage over you.

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