Q: Tn tenant vacancy rules. Was on a month to month lease. They terminated with 30 day notice. Can they charge $ for 1-15
We were on a month to month contract with an apartment community. They gave us a statement that said they no longer wished to renew our lease and gave 30 days. This was Aug 15th but if we stayed later than the 31st that they would charge a prorated rent from sept. 1st through 15th. Also if this prorated rent was not paid by the 5th of September they would attain a Detainer warrant. Can they do this?
A: Certainly. It sounds like the landlord is trying to give you a break on rent. The Detainer Warrant must be filed, served or posted, have a Judgment for Possession declared, and if you are not out in 10 days, have the Sheriff remove you under a Writ of Possession.
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