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Q: Tenants live with me in the home I own/moved out 8 months early after breaking aspects of a 1 year lease.

okay

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answered on Dec 11, 2023

What is your question?

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Q: Do I have to go to court for an eviction if I have moved out in the state of tenneeseee?

We lived in Manchester tn and we moved out but they still sent us an eviction to appear in court. We have moved out I wanted to know if I have to go to court and if I will get a failure to appear?

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answered on Dec 6, 2023

You do not have to go to Court. But a default judgment will be entered that might include money damages or rent arrearages. Go to Court and dispute anything more than possession and costs.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, Juvenile Law and Landlord - Tenant for Tennessee on
Q: Tn laws on tenant aiming a loaded gun at Property Owner's minor Son and his Mother
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answered on Nov 27, 2023

What is your question? It sounds like either an aggravated assault or justifiable self defense.

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Q: My father passed away suddenly on Feb 2023 we are not aware of our landlord details how can I get the details

I know that he have landlord at kovilpatti and coimbatore

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answered on Nov 24, 2023

Owner can terminate the lease. Talk to the owner about renewing the lease if needed.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Landlord - Tenant for Tennessee on
Q: State of TN tenant pull loaded gun and aims the weapon at property owner and owners minor Son, whom was only 8 yrs old

At the time , tenant pointed the loaded weapon at property owner and then owners minor Son. All the while, having her finger on the trigger

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answered on Nov 24, 2023

In Tennessee, the situation you described is extremely serious and could lead to criminal charges for aggravated assault, especially since a minor was involved. Aggravated assault in Tennessee is defined as intentionally or knowingly causing another to fear imminent bodily injury with a deadly... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant and Real Estate Law for Tennessee on
Q: I am a Homeowner in Tennessee, I want to rent my home out to buy a 2nd property but my HOA prohibits renters- can I sue?

Hoa docs are 15 years old.

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answered on Nov 13, 2023

You could file suit for a declaratory judgment, but the HOA will probably win.

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Tennessee on
Q: New owner trying to raise rent by $164 for repair that should have been done by previous owner/ maintenance.

Notice states: reasons for request on rent increase is (1) repair(s) and (2) new owners.

Can they increase my lease which is from 8/1/23 to 7/31/24? Given 60 days before rent increase. I NEED HELP PLEASE.

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answered on Nov 7, 2023

In Tennessee, landlords cannot raise the rent during the middle of a lease's fixed term (unless stated otherwise in the lease agreement). Therefore, your landlord cannot raise your rent by $164 for repairs that should have been done by the previous owner/maintenance unless your lease agreement... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Landlord - Tenant for Tennessee on
Q: Can I get a restraining order on a roommate that has audio recorded me?

Roommate has hidden a device and left that device without my knowledge that I just found and has been recording my conversations with my fiance. My roommate has not been part of those conversations due to private verbage that should only be heard by my fiance or myself. In Tennessee a one consent... View More

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answered on Nov 8, 2023

If your roommate recorded conversations in a one-party consent state like Tennessee, it generally means they can legally record a conversation to which they are a party without the other party's consent. However, if they were not a part of the conversation and secretly recorded private... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Tennessee on
Q: My current lease is 8/3/23-7/31/24. Can the new owners (10/20/23) make me sign a new contract?

Can they give me a move out or eviction date if I do not fill out a contract with them before 7/31/24? Can they increase my rent before 7/31/24 without me signing any new documents? I'm new to Tennessee and really need help. Thank you.

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answered on Oct 24, 2023

New titled owner takes property subject to tenant in possession. So they should be bound by the

existent lease unless it has some contrary term. Read the lease or hire an attorney to consult. However it is easy to find a reason for a Detainer Warrant.

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Tennessee on
Q: Can new owners increase my rent before my lease is up? They want new contract and rent increase before my lease ends.

Move in date 3/8/23. Lease ends 7/31/24

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answered on Oct 23, 2023

In Tennessee, when a property is sold and changes ownership, the new owners must generally honor existing leases in their current terms. If your lease specifies a set amount of rent and a set duration, the new owners typically cannot increase the rent or demand a new contract before the lease... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Tennessee on
Q: Landlord asked me to pay 2700$ which includes by 500$ deposit after I vacated the apartment.

Landlord asked me to pay 2700$ which includes by 500$ deposit after I vacated the apartment. The management gave an itemized bill made by them. As it is a lot of money and I dont trust the management that well as they have lied to me before about some other issues which happened in past months.... View More

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answered on Oct 23, 2023

In Tennessee, if a landlord makes a claim on a tenant's security deposit, the landlord must give the tenant a written notice detailing the reason for retaining any portion of the deposit. While the statute does not expressly require landlords to provide copies of actual repair bills, asking... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Landlord - Tenant for Tennessee on
Q: Tenant rights when Air quality report confirms that AQ is poor in leases townhome. Landlord pulled lease renewal

Lease is ending 10/31/23. renewal pulled.I have been quite sick since September and discovered on 9/17 an attic and HVAC that is leaking water into a plastic tote for last 2 years that I have leased. The water damage showing in guest bathroom had me call in a neighbor to see what he could find and... View More

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Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 8, 2023

A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I could only speak for the injury-based component of your matter. You could try to arrange a free initial consult with an injury firm. Gather any medical documentation related to your symptoms. However, these are... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Tennessee on
Q: I want to know if I can break a lease if I'm being harassed constantly by my roommates and having no quality of life.
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answered on Sep 29, 2023

Check for "constructive eviction" clauses in your lease agreement. If your harassment allegations are substantiated, it could be a basis for legal action to terminate the lease. Documentation of incidents and any complaints to the landlord can support your case.

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Tennessee on
Q: Any current regulations regarding the rent increases in renewals? Any current rules regarding water, sewer and trash fee
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answered on Sep 26, 2023

This computer format cannot answer your questions which would require a book. You might start your own research, but I doubt there is any law that alters your present lease contract.

3 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Tennessee on
Q: How to evict a person that is not paying rent or maintaining a clean room to which only a verbal agreement was made?
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answered on Sep 18, 2023

To evict a person in Tennessee who is not paying rent or maintaining a clean room, especially when there is only a verbal agreement, follow a structured legal process. Begin by providing written notice to the tenant, citing the reasons for eviction and allowing a specified period (usually 14 days)... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Tennessee on
Q: Can you give s tenant a three day quit to leave the property due to illegal activity, after filing a possession only?

Filed possession only on 09/07, court 09/15. I had to call the police on 09/07 for illegal activity of drugs and guns.

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answered on Sep 11, 2023

Service of the Detainer Warrant is notice to quit. Go to Court. After Judgment for Possession, you may need an attorney to actually get possession by execution of a Writ.

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Q: if a tenant abandoned the room they are renting what can the landlord do to remove personal belongings in the room
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answered on Sep 11, 2023

In Tennessee, when a tenant abandons their rented room, landlords must follow specific legal procedures to deal with the tenant's personal belongings. First, they need to establish that abandonment has occurred, often due to non-payment of rent or clear signs of vacating. Then, landlords must... View More

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Q: I’m living in a rental property . My lease says rent due by 1 after the 5 it’s a 10% late fee . Landlord passed letter

Out saying we have to have rent in by 5 or we get evicted . Can they legally do that if we not behind don’t they have to give us til the end of the month to pay?

John Michael Frick
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answered on Sep 7, 2023

Unless the lease specifically provides otherwise, a landlord is not required to give a tenant until the end of the month to pay rent due on the 1st (or other date specified in the lease. In fact, even if the lease does not assess a late fee until the 5th, a landlord can evict for non-payment if... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Tennessee on
Q: Hi, I took possession of my friend's apartment landlord gave me a new lease and I have been paying rent for over 6 mo

Upon taking possession I was never informed about anything being owed prior to me taking over the apt now I have received a court date for a eviction for past due rental payments owed before I moved in how is this legal when I was never informed about it or told I would be responsible for it

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answered on Sep 6, 2023

Service of the Detainer Warrant IS a notice to quit. Start looking for another place. You are probably not personally liable for the back rent, only your occupation period.

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Tennessee on
Q: What to do if landlord is not willing to work out an agreement for non Payment of rent even after detainer warrant?
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answered on Sep 6, 2023

Start looking for another place. Owner has no obligation to make a new contract with you.

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