Weaverville, NC asked in Landlord - Tenant for Tennessee

Q: can my roommate kick me out with no notice and withhold my belongings when there wasn't a written agreement?

she is the owner of the home. it was never a written agreement as to how much to give her in rent. my boyfriend and i paid what and when we could and it was an adequate amount to pay for our living there and some of hers as well. she kicked us out and refuses to give us our belongings. we did nothing wrong. I dont feel like this is fair

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  • Landlord Tenant Lawyer
  • Knoxville, TN
  • Licensed in Tennessee

A: Yes she can ask you to leave or have a Detainer Warrant prosecuted against you all. Write her a letter asking for the specific items back by placing them on the sidewalk, porch, etc on a certain day and time she chooses. If the items are valuable, you can file an Action to Recover Personal Property in General Sessions Court. if valueless, forget about them.

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