Cullman, AL asked in Landlord - Tenant for Tennessee

Q: I have been served a writ of possession and the landlord will not let me retrieve my belongings

I was served a writ of possession over 35 days after going to court and the landlord will not let me retrieve my belongings he only gave me 15 minutes to gather my things and get out all of my personal stuff is still there and I've been told he's been going through it

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

A: If you have a lease, read it about termination. If you have a security deposit, then claim it. You may have to file an Action To Recover Personal Property in Sessions Court, or for conversion. A money judgment might be executed against the real property of the owner. Politely threaten the owner with the foregoing before spending time and money in Court.

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