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I am part of a homeowners association in Tennessee where our bylaws state that a homeowner must have lived in their condo for 24 months before renting. A homeowner living in the condo is allowed a roommate but cannot rent it out. Currently, someone is attempting to circumvent this rule by setting... View More 
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answered on Apr 23, 2025
The key to answering this question lies in a careful review of the HOA’s bylaws and covenants, as these governing documents likely define what qualifies as ownership and occupancy within the community. I would advise speaking with an attorney to review those bylaws, such as my office.... View More
I have a business and property for sale, and a potential buyer backed out on the day of closing after receiving a call from my neighbor, who wanted to buy the property but made a low offer that I refused. The neighbor persuaded the buyer not to proceed by saying they wouldn't allow parking.... View More
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answered on Mar 31, 2025
There may be a boundary or easement dispute, which is at least a cloud on both titles. You may try to make such a tort suit, including slander of title, but it will be very difficult. Collection might be impossible. Access to your business is what is important, not selling the property, so... View More
before our percentage split is this true as we dont have an operating agreement
answered on Sep 3, 2024
The sell and distribution of proceeds would be controlled by statute. The statutes that deal with this are more complex- and this is a simplification: If someone is buying the entity - creditor's claims would be dealt with first. After paying creditors if there are funds left over - any... View More
Hotel located in Tennessee.
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answered on Jun 26, 2024
To answer this question accurately, we need to consider a few key aspects of Tennessee law and general hotel practices:
1. Payment issues:
When a hotel guest's payment doesn't go through, the hotel typically attempts to contact the guest to resolve the issue before taking... View More
Filed complaint with tn commissions and car dealership that I make payments to said they never sold me a car...but I believe they have multiple lots was even told by the lot I got car at. Some of the payments was not reported right. I have time recipts of transactions
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answered on May 28, 2024
Filing a Complaint without knowing most of the facts could get you repossessed. Hire an attorney to look at your financing statement. Then you and him start calling the noteholder, whoever that is. Some corporation searches will also be necessary. Determining the actual lienholder may be a... View More
Someone drove their car into our building and it took out our HVAC unit/ductwork and damaged the metal building wall through to the inside. The insurance company refuses to pay the full amount - they approved the estimate we sent but insist on depreciating the value of the 5 year old unit which... View More
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answered on May 17, 2024
Hire an attorney file suit against all liable parties, such as driver, car owner, lessor, etc. If under $ 25K in damages, I would sue in Sessions to get to Court faster and cheaper. But you will probably have to try it twice that way. Owner may be judgment proof, so expect to recover from... View More
Someone drove their car into our building and it took out our HVAC unit/ductwork and damaged the metal building wall through to the inside. The insurance company refuses to pay the full amount - they approved the estimate we sent but insist on depreciating the value of the 5 year old unit which... View More
answered on Jun 3, 2024
Unfortunately, the depreciation issue you mention does confront claimants in property losses such as yours, depending on the carrier and their philosophy toward customer service. My colleague raises a good point - explore the liability of all parties involved. Also review your policy. While the... View More
No business will be conducted in TN. The DE Nonprofit will not actively be seeking out donations or soliciting donations particularly from TN residents, although the NP may accept donations from TN residents. Solicitation of charitable donations will be passive from the NP website.
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answered on Apr 11, 2024
Based on the information provided, it is unlikely that the Delaware nonprofit would need to file a foreign qualification in Tennessee solely because one of its directors or members lives there, as long as the nonprofit is not actively conducting business in the state.
However, there are a... View More
I sell traffic control devices and want to bid on a contract with the county in TN. The price will be above $25,000. Do I need a contractors license to bid if I'm not providing a service? I am a wholesale company only. If so, which contractor license would I need?
answered on Mar 30, 2024
A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Attorneys here aren't likely to know this off the top of their heads. It might be more reliable to check with the purchasing/procurement department manager of the county - it could depend on how they wrote... View More
I sell traffic control devices and want to bid on a contract with the county in TN. The price will be above $25,000. Do I need a contractors license to bid if I'm not providing a service? I am a wholesale company only. If so, which contractor license would I need?
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answered on Apr 8, 2024
If you are only selling them the device, that should not expose you to Tennessee contractor laws. But if you are performing any work, or paying someone else to perform the work for the installation you probably are subject to the contractor statutes. This question is pretty complicated and will be... View More
Cashapp put a temp hold on $309.09 and then never released it. They keep telling me it was put back into my account but will not provide documentation of this. And I have requested it 5 times now.
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answered on Mar 11, 2024
Yes, banks and financial institutions are generally required to provide documentation related to your account upon request. This is part of their responsibility to maintain accurate records and to provide transparency to their customers.
In the case of Cash App, which is a financial service... View More
We have a board member who controls the board and has for seven years no elections self appoints other to be on the board
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answered on Mar 4, 2024
The length of time a board member can serve on a board largely depends on the organization's bylaws or governing documents. These documents typically outline the terms of board members, including how long they can serve and the process for elections or appointments. If there are no term limits... View More
We asked the county clerks office if my son needed a tax license and they told us he was under 18 so to go enjoy his business and learn as there was no need to file anything at his age. He was not able to legally open an account. Later he set up at an event in city limits. I was sent an email... View More
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answered on Feb 22, 2024
The legality of a city opening a hospitality tax account for a minor's business depends on local laws and regulations, which can vary widely. While minors generally have limited legal capacity to enter into contracts or be held responsible for tax obligations, local jurisdictions may have... View More
I understand and agree to camera surveillance in the workplace for security. But my employer wants to use it to “keep an eye on productivity”. She claims she’s not going to tell us where said cameras are, but I feel like this may be a violation of employee privacy. Especially if we need to... View More
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answered on Feb 4, 2024
In Tennessee, employers generally have the right to install cameras in the workplace for purposes such as security and monitoring productivity, provided the surveillance does not occur in areas where employees have a reasonable expectation of privacy, such as bathrooms or locker rooms. However, the... View More
I offer free revisions for my clients so long as they are hosting with me as well. She refused the revisions and even refused to take over the site herself. Instead decided the sue.
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answered on Jan 14, 2024
Even if your contract is ironclad it is usually not worth the bad will and emotional drain to litigate. My best advice to you, but this is based on very limited information so take with a grain of salt, is to offer her a full refund in exchange for a settlement agreement in which you admit no fault... View More
My father passed in Feb 2023 and I haven't gotten into the business part of my fathers stuff yet bc my mother passed as well this year. I am sole heir to everything in this family. My mother was 1/4 partner as well, but never kept up with the business side of things, the men did. Before she... View More
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answered on Dec 27, 2023
As administrator you will want to dissolve the Partnership. The assets may not be collectable but you can pursue dissolution. You will need a competent attorney and expect to pay alot. The Partnership interest is personal property and goes to the next of kin which is almost always also the... View More
A school sponsored, parent funded, non-profit school support organization has been asked to pay an amount that is not correct and accounting is wrong. The school sponsor is the only person allowed to handle the budget and pay vendors. The sponsor informed parents the charge was less than what it... View More
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answered on Dec 25, 2023
If a school official intentionally provided false information about finances to defraud parents, this could potentially be considered criminal behavior. In your situation, if the school sponsor misled parents about the actual costs and required additional payments under false pretenses, it may... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2023
A limited liability company has members and membership interests. Yes, you can purchase 99% of the interest in the LLC - but if you are leaving one percent- is that for the old owner- so they would be one percent equity owner? This sounds like a structure of membership issue. It may be... View More
I have a business registered in Tennessee and hold a Good Manufacturing Practices permit from Cornell University's Institute for Food Safety, along with a Serve Safe Food Handler certificate from the National Restaurant Association. I plan to produce healthy frozen meals such as poultry, red... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
Yes, you will likely need both state and county food permits for your vending machine meal sales in Tennessee. While your Good Manufacturing Practices permit and Serve Safe Food Handler certificate are valuable for ensuring safety, local and state regulations often require additional permits for... View More
I am starting a creativity coaching side to my sole proprietorship and want to advertise that I've completed two years of study, earning 50 credits in an accredited clinical mental health graduate program. I plan to make it clear on my website, print materials, and social media that I am not a... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
You’re being wise to think this through before you begin advertising—especially when your background involves mental health education. In Tennessee, it's legal to say you've completed academic coursework in a clinical mental health program **as long as** you don’t mislead people... View More
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