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My previews landrlord says she will take me to small claim court if i dont pay her one more rent. she can do it?

Samuel's answer | Answered on November 02, 2015

It is always suspect when someone says "according to my lawyer....". If someone has retained an attorney, their attorney would contact you. As...

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Do I need to find a landlord attorney?

Samuel's answer | Answered on October 30, 2015

You need to make sure 1) all communication is in writing; and 2) you do not delay in your written communication. Theoretically the Landlord...

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Rented an apt. Apx a month and a half ago and it it still not ready to move in. can I request my deposit and appl. Fees.

Samuel's answer | Answered on October 22, 2015

I assume you referenced your ethnicity implying there may be discrimination at play, and while there may or may not be something there, you may...

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I have been given a 30 days notice and it was up 3 days ago....can my landlord take the appliances they are his...

Samuel's answer | Answered on October 19, 2015

The notice for failure to pay rent is actually 14 days (in most instances) if you are in Williamson County. Your landlord will still have to seek a...

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What to do when everything in my detainer warrant is false

Samuel's answer | Answered on August 16, 2015

Appear on the court date and challenge it. However, if things are simply harmless errors (a few days off) but you still have failed to meet your...

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Diminishment of service law??

Samuel's answer | Answered on August 07, 2015

You need to review your rental agreement, specifically with regards to the utilities. What you are speaking of may require proof of willful...

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How can we quickly get the occupants out of my home?

Samuel's answer | Answered on July 31, 2015

I saw you asked this four days ago and you said you had a three (3) day time table... but I hope you spoke with a Landlord / Tenant Attorney. The...

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Can landlord keep deposit if I did not sign lease?

Samuel's answer | Answered on July 28, 2015

To add to Mr. Weissman's response... It would be interesting to see if the prospective landlord put the money into a separate bank account to be...

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Can he legally not give me my money back since I didn't sign anything?

Samuel's answer | Answered on July 25, 2015

It sounds like you entered into an oral agreement whereby the landlord, in consideration of $650.00, would reserve the property (to your benefit...

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When things are included in verbal lease agreements

Samuel's answer | Answered on July 25, 2015

Washington County was added to the Tennessee Uniform Residential Landlord & Tenant Act in 2008 along with a few other counties. I first want to say...

Samuel Cross's Answers (141)

My previews landrlord says she will take me to small claim court if i dont pay her one more rent. she can do it?

Do I need to find a landlord attorney?

Rented an apt. Apx a month and a half ago and it it still not ready to move in. can I request my deposit and appl. Fees.

I have been given a 30 days notice and it was up 3 days ago....can my landlord take the appliances they are his...

What to do when everything in my detainer warrant is false

Diminishment of service law??

How can we quickly get the occupants out of my home?

Can landlord keep deposit if I did not sign lease?

Can he legally not give me my money back since I didn't sign anything?

When things are included in verbal lease agreements