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.
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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.
My brother, my mother and myself live in separate homes, but on the same property ran by the same landlord. My landlord is having a dispute with my brother and is stating he will be evicting myself and my mother as well as my brother to ensure my brother stays off the property. After calling him... View More 
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answered on Sep 14, 2023
Basically yes... However owner must file and serve a Detainer Warrant for possession. He then gets a Judgment, and after 10 days you are still there, execution by the Sheriff of a Writ of Possession occurs.
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answered on Sep 5, 2023
You will have to make an agreement with the landlord/owner for him to dismiss the Detainer.
Called police had me tresspassed kept my things even my puppy and school computer I can prove it I even had a lot rented
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answered on Aug 31, 2023
What is your question? You can sue in Sessions Court for an Action To Recover Personal Property.
If she allowed there, then you did not commit trespass. But she can file a Detainer Warrant.
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answered on Aug 18, 2023
In Tennessee, the authority of an HOA Board of Directors to increase monthly fees or impose special assessments without owner approval depends on the language in the governing documents, such as the bylaws and CC&Rs. Generally, HOA Boards have certain powers to manage the community's... View More
First, and now second L.E. tenant, has passed and L.E has been removed from my warranty deed. Property has not been maintained over the years, significantly so. Can there possibly be a significant claim against the estate for all that should have been done, but was not?
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answered on Aug 25, 2023
How was the life tenant removed from the deed? The remainderman can sue the life tenant for waste, but it should be very significant destruction of the land or improvements. After death, it will be a very difficult suit, which must be also filed as a claim against the estate.
I have not signed lease as I was skeptical. They have been in the facility for less than 90 days. What are my options?
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answered on Aug 7, 2023
Assuming you are the owner, file a Detainer Warrant now at General Sessions. Ask for possession only. When you get a Judgment, and they do not vacate after 10 days, get a Writ of Possession executed.
I filed for reposession .not $. The day after the tenant was finally arrested after using it to avoid 3 warrants...I left 3 days to vacate afer a notice to pay or quit 3 days was ignored.many violations such as others residing..lA police stand off last week impacting the safety of renter of my... View More
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answered on Jul 28, 2023
You should have hired an attorney to prosecute a problem Detainer, and you might want to now. Is the Writ of Possession issued? If not ask Court to issue or hire an attorney. Later you may need to file another Detainer Warrant against occupants and start the process again. But the execution... View More
We recently allowed an acquaintance to stay in the same home that we live in on a temporary basis, with no requirement to pay rent, utilities, or provide any services to us in exchange. The plan is that this acquaintance will secure their own housing no more than four months from now. While no... View More
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answered on Jul 19, 2023
You will need to file and serve a Detainer Warrant for Possession in General Sessions Court against the occupying party.
I have no debt with my apartment complex and there was a issue with parking in the “incorrect” spot once and my car was towed and the tow driver said he would drop us and pay a drop fee if my apt mgr said it was okay and didn’t so he towed us and we started asking her why and yes we cussed... View More
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answered on Jul 12, 2023
Yes... Landlord has to file a Detainer Warrant on you. It must served or posted. After Judgment for possession against you, you will have ten days to leave or appeal. Otherwise a Writ of Possession will be executed by the Sheriff.
We rented an RV lot to an unknown person and her son, located on our property that we currently live on. They have a vicious dog that has tried to attack several of our family members (rule; no pets), they have low life guest that have caused property damage to our vehicles (police report files)... View More
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answered on Jul 11, 2023
Hire an attorney to file a Detainer Warrant against the two renters for possession only. If unknown name, then use occupants. It will need to be served personally or posted. Do not get in a fight with them or they will have leverage. After a Judgment for possession, and ten days have... View More
I was mowing the yard at my rental property and accidentally damaged a small tree and is now dieing and my landlord threatened to take me to court. Even though we see each other multiple times out of the day he refuses to come to me directly with any issues or concerns but instead will go through... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2023
The direct answer to your question is Yes, the LL can take you to court over property damage. The issue is whether you were negligent in damaging the tree while mowing. Other issues are: Who is responsible under the lease to maintain the property? Did LL provide you with any instructions about... View More
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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answered on Jun 5, 2023
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... View More
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answered on May 25, 2023
There does not exist some special statute for utility maintenance in Dickson County. You may want to find another place to live if the landlord will not correct the problem.
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answered on May 16, 2023
If you are not okay with that, then move somewhere else. Landlord will probably agree to terminate the lease , and if not, it is difficult to collect future rentals.
The landlord also took part of my belongings and ruined other things
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answered on May 9, 2023
Generally the 10 days to appeal or vacate the leasehold start the day after Judgment is entered. It can take a little time for the Judge to issue a Writ Of Possession. And then it is up to the Sheriff when he executes it.
The landlord initially attempted to increase the rent by $275 but then dropped down to $175. The tenant decided at the end to not renew lease and was given 60 days to vacate the premises. New housing had not been secured within the 60 days and he asked for additional time but was refused. Is this... View More
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answered on May 24, 2023
Being disabled does not give you special leasing privileges. However written or oral notice to leave does not give possession to owner. A Detainer Warrant being filed, served and granted judgment upon is necessary first.
Have recordings and pictures of before and after of entire apartment
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answered on May 1, 2023
You will probably have to sue the landlord in Sessions Court to get the deposit back.
I was served an affidavit of indebtedness and a summons. I am to appear in general sessions court. The affiant being the landlord. It's not a collection agency. If I do need to file and answer is there a resource or template available to assist?
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answered on Apr 20, 2023
What Court is it in? If Sessions, then a Sworn Denial should be filed. If Circuit or Chancery, then an Answer is required within 30 days, and possibly also a Sworn Denial. If the latter then each allegation of the Complaint must be addressed. Since you are being sued for breach of contract,... View More
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