[TN] [TN] Can I serve my tenants with a 24-hour eviction notice for failing to pay rent?
They have been living in the residence since November of 2024 and have been told to leave but still haven’t left. They were supposed to be paying $800 a month plus their own bills, and they haven’t paid a dime. The electric and water have been coming out of my grandmother’s checking account each month.
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Tennessee law requires a 14-day notice for unpaid rent (TN Code 66-28-505(a)(2)). So a 24-hour notice would be way too short in this case. If you told them to leave before, you would need proof you gave them a prior 30-day written notice. Even then, I think a 14-day notice to pay or quit would be best as it'll start the clock.
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Can I serve my tenants with a 24-hour eviction notice? They have been living in the residence since November of 2024 and have been told to leave but still haven’t left. They were supposed to be paying $800 a month plus their own bills, and they haven’t paid a dime. The electric and water have been coming out of my grandmother’s checking account each month.
Lexi, Chatbot
I'm sorry to hear about the situation with your tenants. Have you provided them with any formal written notice to vacate the property before considering eviction?
Yes, about a month ago.
Lexi, Chatbot
Have you kept records of the communication regarding their unpaid rent and the issues with utilities being paid from your grandmother's account?
I can get copies of her bank statements showing the bills have come out of her account, and I have the lease that she signed and gave to my grandmother saying that she would pay her each month $800.
Lexi, Chatbot
Is there anything else the Landlord-Tenant Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured they’ll be able to help with your eviction process.
No, and is this going to cost me?
Legal Eagle
Hello! Legal Eagle here, and I am an attorney specializing in your area of law. When was rent due?
The first of every month. They haven’t paid her anything and they have been living there since November 2024. I am her granddaughter (attorney-in-fact). She is currently at my house on hospice care, and I need them out of there so I can take her home to take care of her.
Legal Eagle
Ok thank you so much for including that! What state is this in?
Claiborne County, Tennessee.
Legal Eagle
Understood! So you're just wondering what you need to do here, correct?
Okay and yes, I served them with an eviction notice last month but I didn’t have power of attorney yet, but I do now.
Legal Eagle
I'm so sorry about this situation! I want to address your situation with a detailed response, so if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask — because this law stuff can get complicated.
Legal Eagle
Tennessee law requires a 14-day notice for unpaid rent (TN Code 66-28-505(a)(2)). So a 24-hour notice would be way too short in this case. If you told them to leave before, you would need proof you gave them a prior 30-day written notice. Even then, I think a 14-day notice to pay or quit would be best as it'll start the clock.
Legal Eagle
Does that help clarify things? I want to make sure I didn’t leave anything out.
Yes, thank you.
Legal Eagle
For sure! Did I thoroughly address your question? Did I provide top-tier service to you? If the answer is no to either, please let me know so I can help! I'm so sorry about that! You're on the right path though.
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