Landlords generally want to keep their tenants in their rental units for as long as possible. They have reduced cleaning and repair responsibilities if the current tenants stay there for multiple years, and they don't miss out on rent while the unit is vacant....
What should you do if a tenant challenges the eviction?
Eviction disputes can be stressful for both landlords and tenants. When a tenant fights back against an eviction notice, you need to know and understand your rights and responsibilities as a property owner. Managing these challenges can save you time, money, and legal...
Landlords beware: These actions can get you in trouble
Renting out a property can be a very lucrative business in Tennessee. However, if a tenant does not pay the rent or habitually misses out on payments, it can harm operations. If a landlord decides to one day take matters into their own hands and deal with a non-paying...
How can landlords comply with eviction and fair housing laws in Tennessee?
No landlord expects an eviction when they start a lease contract with a tenant. However, various issues, such as consistent late rent payments, lease violations or property damage, could lead to this difficult decision. The eviction process is not just about dealing...
When to start the eviction process
Most Tennessee landlords prefer not to have to evict a tenant. The eviction process can be expensive, time-consuming and stressful for everyone involved. While landlords and tenants can resolve many disputes in other ways, eviction is the only option when they can’t...
When can you retain a tenant’s security deposit?
Every time you approve a new tenant to reside in one of your properties, you incur the risk that this individual might cause damage to your property or refuse to pay rent for one reason or another. One of the reasons that landlords charge security deposits is to...
Start moving with the proper eviction process
You’ve tried working with your tenants, but they can’t seem to abide by the lease. Sending them packing can be a complicated process, especially when they’re standing their ground on the ground you own. If you lease out property to a tenant in Memphis, you’re more...