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Q: I have an apartment that I have let a family member live in rent free for 11 years. I've given this person 30 days to f

I've decided that grace period is up and I no longer want this person living in my apartment. There was never a lease or any sort of written agreement. I was letting them live there because they would've been homeless otherwise. I gave them a 30 day notice to find somewhere else to live,... View More

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answered on Aug 7, 2020

You have to file a Detainer Warrant with General Sessions Court. Sue For Possession Only (no money). However you could lose and have to file an Ejectment Action, which will be expensive and difficult. File it Monday. If you receive Federal Subsidies, the virus mess will delay you.

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Q: Can my boyfriend of 6 years kick me out of house in Tennessee during Coronavirus?

And if so, how long can I drag it out before I have to leave? He cheated on me but owns the house. Also I have no family here and lost my job recently so he's been supporting me financially also

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answered on Jun 2, 2020

He has to file a Detainer Warrant. It must be served or posted on you. After you go to Court, you must be out within 10 days or he will get the Sheriff to physically remove you.

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