Q: What is the process that I need to take to evict and recover rent for nonpayment/tenant breaking lease?
Nashville: I am a landlord that has a signed lease agreement with a tenant for 12-months of which 6-months were fulfilled. The tenant is currently at my property, hasn’t paid rent and stated the he does not plan to pay.
What are the steps that I need to take to ensure the tenant is properly/legally removed from my property?
What steps do I need to take to recover the lost rent per lease, utility bill and damages? I have a security deposit, but remainder of the rent, utilities and damages exceed the deposit amount.
I’ve never experienced this before, it’s a bit frightening, and don’t want to miss a step. Please advise soonest. Thank you so much!
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A: Hire a competent attorney in the Davidson County area. Get him to file a Detainer Warrant and prosecute it until the occupant is gone. Do not get security deposits anymore, due to the Landlord/Tenant Act applying there. Hopefully the virus mess will not hold you up, but file the Detainer asap.
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