Paid off mortgage on 4/21/14, check cleared 4/23. Lien holder reported as a CHARGE-OFF AND NEVER RELEASED LIEN. Need attorney?

You should see Tennessee Code Annotated Section "66-25-101. Requirements for record of release. (a) When a debt secured by a mortgage, deed...

Can homeowner assoc file civil suit for back dues, I was out of work 1 yr

You will need to read your condominium documents but typically the answer is yes. While it is unfortunate that your have been out of work, it dues...

Can my landlord turn my lights off after an eviction notice

Did the landlord file for formal eviction? If he/she has and he has been awarded possession by the court and all appeal periods have expired, then...

I am a real estate agent with a customer who wants to list her deceased father's home. Can I list the home?

Actually, she may have the legal authority to list the home IF she is the only heir. If she is, then title to the property vested in her a the...

The entire contract must be reviewed in order to make a definitive determination, however as a general rule, if the offer is not accepted, but is...

I have a tenant that have not paid rent in four month I have given them a thirty day notice

You cannot evict them without going to court. You do not indicate whether you have a written lease. If so you must follow the procedure in the...

While not being able to review the actual lease I have seen a number of leases with similar structure. Often the rent is due, shall we say on the...

My husband forged my name on a lease but we lived in the apartment together. Can I press charges against him?

First let me answer your question about pressing charges against him. That will depend on if the County District Attorney finds the conduct...

How long do I have to wait to change the locks and clean the premises after a tenant moves out in Fayette county, TN ?

I recommend that you continue with the eviction process to protect yourself against liability from the tenant. If items remain in the property,...

Do we have to pay rent if the city is threatening to close the apartments do to the failure of the landlord to bring to code?

Your rental is controlled bu the lease and the Tennessee Residential Landlord Tenant Act which can be found at:...