View Full Version : What is tn law concerning evicting a family member who has not paid any rent
feb64
Nov 13, 2009, 08:11 PM
I live in TN and need to find the law concerning evicting my 34 year old daughter who has not paid any rent and refuses to leave I need to know the most quick way to get her out my utility bills are gettinghigher and I don't believe I should have to support a free loader
Fr_Chuck
Nov 13, 2009, 08:39 PM
She is a month to month renter, merely non paid. Was she suppoe to be paying rent, if so how long snces she paid
ScottGem
Nov 13, 2009, 08:46 PM
The fact that she is a family member has no bearing on the law. The key here, as Chuck asked, is whether there was an agreement to pay rent. If so, then you can serve her with a pay or quit notice giving her 3-10 days (depending on local law) to pay in full or vacate. If she defies that notice, you then go to court and file for an eviction order. If you can't prove an agreement to pay then she is a resident on a month to month basis. In that case you have to give a 30 day notice to vacate before you can file for an eviction order.
Your local housing court or equivalent can give the local rules.