Can a landlord prevent the renter from turning on utilities

You need to contact a local attorney immediately. If you were in a more populous county, they Tennessee Uniform Residential Landlord Tenant Act...

When a landlord hands you a 30 day notice

Anyone can file a detainer warrant at any time. Whether or not it is proper is a different matter. A few general examples: * Tenant fails to...

Eviction process

I am not seeing a question, only a narrative of what happened to you. If you are asking generally what happens in the eviction process, a landlord...

Can by landlord include legal fees

Seek an initial consultation with an attorney. Attorney fees and costs can usually only be sought by a plaintiff if it is provided for by...

You have a couple questions tied into the narrative you provided. Your title asks, "When is a 'guest' considered a Resident". This question is...

Can i be made to move after i paid the past rent and eviction fees? Plus another months rent?

Mr. Weissman provided a great answer. I would add you need to call the court clerk immediately and see what happened with the first eviction case....

Is there any way to hold the maintenance man or landlord (as his employer) responsible?

You should consult with a local attorney. Depending on what happen, your case could go different directions. Did the Landlord obtain your...

Can I sue my roommate for terminating our lease early?

Yes, you may be able to sue. First you need to review the lease to see if you are both jointly on the lease (jointly and severally) or if they are...

I don't understand what you are trying to say when you say "he can trespass me when I have rent receipts"... I'm thinking you are saying your...

Do renters have the right to question vendors used for repairs?

The landlord may enter the dwelling unit and cause the work to be done in a workmanlike manner and submit an itemized bill for the actual and...