Columbia, TN asked in Landlord - Tenant for Tennessee

Q: ive been told after paying the amount the property is worth in rent i can own the property. do i need rent to own agrmt?

ive lived here 15 years. paid double the worth of the property. landlord is trying to evict with handwitten notice on paper with no reason on there, is this legal? nothing has been done wrong to be evicted, house clean, rent always on time, no issues ever.

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A: You are not entitled to a deed. But for the landlord to obtain possession, he must file and prosecute a Detainer Warrant. Giving you notice does not put you out of possession.

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