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answered on Jul 13, 2022
First, I am not a TN lawyer. However, I agree with the previous answer. Usually, an appeal alone does not stop the trial court's judgment nor an enforcement of that judgment. A motion to stay the judgment must be filed, generally requiring a bond. But check your appellate rules as to when a... View More 
I'm accused of smoking inside because my clothing smells like smoke and my couch but have not been smoking inside apartment
answered on Jul 1, 2022
Look to the terms of your lease. But a landlord may not enter at just anytime. They have to give reasonable notice.
My landlord refuses to give me a parking permit because I'm behind in rent they have now had my car towed because it did not have a parking permit and said they will continue to do so until rent is caught up
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answered on May 25, 2022
Absolutely... unless your lease says otherwise. And the new owner takes title subject to the rights of the tenant.
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answered on May 24, 2022
I assume you are the defendant on a Writ of Possession. Soon the Sheriff will physically remove you from the premises. If you return, it will be Criminal Trespass.
answered on May 4, 2022
Depends on the language in your lease and whether the landlord accepting your rent with or without reservation.
I want a police escort and need to know the proper way to handle this. My roommate was going into my room and stealing my things and I have proof on camera. She is bitter and is refusing to let me have my belongings. She claims I have plenty of money and parents to buy myself replacements of... View More
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answered on Apr 22, 2022
Action to Recover Personal Property in General Sessions Court. Bond will probably be required, so determine if the stolen items are worth it.
I am on SSI and have no family to help and nowhere to go and 3 days is not long enough and today is the 3rd day...she said she's going to have sherif remove me can they do this to me
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answered on Apr 15, 2022
A Detainer Warrant must be filed and served. After the Court gives lessee possession, the sublessee will have 10 days to leave, or a Writ Of Possession can issue and be executed.
No rent and no rental agreement
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answered on Apr 7, 2022
You are subject to either a Detainer Warrant or Ejectment, outside an Order of Protection (immediate). If served or posted, you go to Court. Possession is given to the Plaintiff and you then have ten days to appeal. Otherwise a Writ of Possession is executed for the Sheriff to remove you.
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answered on Mar 21, 2022
Ten Days, but you will probably need to post a Bond which could be very expensive.
It states in my lease that paying in an untimely manner can lead to eviction. I have yet to give them a notice. I just want them out.
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answered on Mar 10, 2022
If the Lease Contract actually has that term, then file a Detainer Warrant. Suing For Possession Only would probably meet your objectives. Service or Posting is Notice To Quit.
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answered on Mar 2, 2022
The owner will have to file and prosecute a Detainer Warrant in General Sessions.
Guest of home owner wishes that said guests would vacate property once granted for a short period, now no longer granted to leave said property. Guest were granted access to home, for a period of time, to find new housing, violated verbal agreement, by not finding other housing within that time... View More
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answered on Mar 2, 2022
The only legal remedy is filing a Detainer Warrant, and that is what he should do today.
When my husband's parents passed away last year, we inherited their home. About a month later, we got a note from the HOA that they hadn't paid most of the time, about $1280 worth. Now that our name is on the deed, are we responsible for that past due amount? I've looked through the... View More
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answered on Feb 24, 2022
HOA dues are a lien against the property, not the owners. If not paid, foreclosure occurs whether you bought or inherited the condo.
Shouldn't i get at least 30 days i cant find a place in 2 days plus i have no lease i need more than 2 days
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answered on Feb 9, 2022
You could wait until a Detainer Warrant is served upon you. The full removal process would usually be 45 days or longer. But the owner may mess with you, like cutting off utilities, etc. You might ask for money to leave fast.
The Plaintiff (Landlord) won the Detainer Warrant hearing by default as I could not appear due to my being hospitalized the night before the Hearing at 9 am. (However, I had no real defense, I was behind and had no way to come up with what I owed; 2 months rent, so I was expecting to lose at the... View More
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answered on Feb 8, 2022
If you are still in possession ten days after the Judgment, then the landlord can ask for a
Writ of Possession to issue. Usually the Sheriff will contact you to leave prior to force, but it is not required. Not going to Court probably forfeited your Security Deposit which you did not... View More
What are our (tenant) rights? Can we change the locks so landlord cannot gain entry?
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answered on Feb 7, 2022
Landlord/Owner has a right to go on leasehold. It is probably in your Lease with a notice provision, which is why they told you. Trying to prevent the landlord's lawful entry will be a breach of contract and grounds for a Detainer Warrant. I would take pictures of everything before I left.
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answered on Feb 2, 2022
You have no right but you can ask the landlord/owner to replace wore out fixtures.
Since I moved out. And they just called me saying the damages went over my 850 security deposit and I owe them $250.
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answered on Dec 23, 2021
SOL of property torts is 3 years. So the owner has plenty of time to sue you for damages. I would think they would keep your security deposit and forget about the rest. But if they serve you with a Civil Warrant, go to Court and deny any such damages.
She's threatening to come with sheriff tomorrow, the 14th day.
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answered on Dec 15, 2021
Have you been served with a Detainer Warrant? Have you went to Court and the Judge granted the owner's request for possession? If not, then the Detainer Process has not been completed. If so, then after the time for an appeal expires, a Writ of Possession can be executed which physically... View More
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