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I am a property owner who had a month-to-month renter who moved out 15 days ago and has not paid the rent for that period. The renter has also had the utilities turned off and has not returned the keys. I have tried contacting her with no response. There are visible damages to the outside of the... View More 
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answered on Mar 13, 2025
As the owner, if you are deeded as such, you have title and now possession. Go inside anytime. I do not understand your hesitation or really your question if you have been renting your property out. You can repair damages and locks anytime.
A dying tree fell on my truck while it was parked at a property rented by my friend. The landlord claims their homeowner's insurance won't cover the damage, but I suspect this might not be true. I have pictures of the tree and the damage caused. What steps can I take to address this... View More
My daughter, who is a college student living out of state, experienced significant water damage in her rented house due to a broken sprinkler line on the second floor. The incident occurred on a Wednesday, and the landlord's initial response that night was minimal. By the second day, ceilings... View More
I am a landlord in Davidson County, TN. I agreed to let my tenant pay rent on the 3rd of each month instead of the 25th, which is the original due date. After the tenant failed to pay by the 3rd, I issued a 14-day notice on the 8th, which has now expired. The tenant continues to assure me that... View More
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answered on Feb 27, 2025
Is there a written lease term for a 14 day termination notice? If not, apparently there is no requirement. Whatever the case, if you have reason to seek possession of the leasehold, file and serve the Detainer. Tenant might get a continuance, especially where the Landlord/Tenant Act applies,... View More
I live in a rental property, and there is an ongoing issue where my neighbors park in the two designated parking spaces in front of my residence. These spaces are understood to be for my use and my visitors, while they have their own designated spaces. I have spoken to them about this, but the... View More
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answered on Feb 5, 2025
Hire a competent attorney to determine heirship, title, and then draft an affidavit to record. Any heir can file the Detainer Warrant.
I have a husband and wife who filled out an application for the house. I checked their information and I forwarded them a lease. They sent the lease back to me with their signatures, but I have not signed the lease yet and I have not collected a deposit from them. Do I have a right to change my... View More
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answered on Jan 14, 2025
If you have not agreed to lease the house to them, then no lease exists. If they already moved in, then you must file a detainer warrant to regain possession. Probably best to tell them no today. You might want to hire a local prop0erty manager.
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answered on Jan 12, 2025
You did not describe what happened. You might file your own suit in General Sessions Court, but a cause of action will have to be pleaded and proved. If you get a Judgment, appeal de novo (another trial) is likely. Should you get a final judgment contact me to collect the judgment.
Me in the other tenat was in a relationship, we broke up she moved out
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answered on Dec 30, 2024
What is your question?
The notice says that I have failed to keep my premises safe and clean by failing to remove trash & pet waste—pet waste has been cleaned and the large contractor bags they are talking about are clothes, not trash. I have a company scheduled to come in to clean and remediate the issue of smell.... View More
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answered on Dec 17, 2024
Owner must file, serve and litigate a Detainer Warrant against you to get possession, So it is only started. You may wish to defend yourself in Court or find another place.
I was a sublessee owing rent to a master tenant in a property owned by my late great uncle.
Following my great uncle's death, I began falling short on payments and was served an eviction notice by the MT. However, I was later informed that I had become the sole beneficiary of my late... View More
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answered on Nov 27, 2024
If you own the property by Intestate Succession, then hire a competent attorney to represent you. Do not know what a master tenant is. You definitely need to record an Affidavit of Heirship as your source of title. Lawyer needs to search title and draft the Affidavit. At Detainer Court you... View More
I got into an argument with a neighbor who called the police saying I assaulted her but the charges were dropped. Is that legal? Isn't that heresay
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answered on Nov 21, 2024
Appealing a Detainer Judgment requires a large Bond. It would not be worth it. Find another place to live.
I sought a credit history report for a mortgage loan. Due to the statute of limitations in TN, I am not responsible for the outstanding balance (6 years) but need to figure out how this can be conveyed on my credit history so that it does not continue to prevent me from getting approved for loans.... View More
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answered on Nov 19, 2024
The SOL runs from last payment or contract date. Credit is not a legal situation but you go to each credit bureau and file a written dispute of the asserted debt. If creditor does not respond then the bureaus are supposed to remove the claim from your report. Court action is rarely an option.... View More
There was no issue or fight (or definitely not criminal activity) and actually it's my grandmother's sons who want me out. My grandmother is currently in the hospital recovering from a stroke. She is somewhat responsive, but I don't want to push legally to question their using the... View More
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answered on Nov 12, 2024
The attorney in fact will have to file and serve a Detainer Warrant on you. It is a 3 week to 5 week process usually.
However, I have yet to receive written notice from them as they stated they would be providing the following day nor have the details of the breach been disclosed with me as well as whether the allegations are curable yet in 15 years this will be my first alleged violation and the first time I’ve... View More
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answered on Nov 11, 2024
Until you are served or posted with a Detainer Warrant, landlord has done nothing to sue for possession. When served, then you will probably have to leave. In the mean time, you can pay rent if you intend to stay. Otherwise leave on your own or wait to be served.
I'm being charged $1850.00 per month, for a house with many deficiencies that were undetectable before the lease signing because of no active utilities. According to the utilities company, there hasn't been gas service to this house, with a gas furnace, in 2.5 years. The utility company... View More
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answered on Oct 16, 2024
That would not work on a form.. Hire an attorney to file suit. A Civil Warrant in GS might work but will still need a good cause of action and described damages.
Landlord has verified that I was hired for the job.
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answered on Oct 11, 2024
What is your question? Hire an attorney to represent you as those will be serious drug charges. Subpoena the landlord for the Preliminary Hearing. Might want to get a drug test also to show the DA you are not an addict.
I have lived in this property without a lease and without paying rent for 8!years
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answered on Oct 9, 2024
Yes a Detainer Warrant can be filed and served. You might have some defenses with an attorney.
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answered on Sep 30, 2024
Apparently you have no ownership interest and paying taxes for the owners. It might be possible to dismiss a Detainer Warrant, but you can definitely be ejected from possession.
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answered on Sep 24, 2024
Was there a Detainer Warrant filed and served/posted? If not, then you have not lost possession unless you voluntarily left. Service/Posting of the Detainer is notice to quit by Statute.
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