Tennesee law and crazy tenant?

[Bobby Beard]

Where exactly can I get a copy of the landlord and tenant code/laws for state of Tennessee? I know some of the basic stuff but I want a complete outline. I can't seem to find anything other then rentals in metro areas. I rented a house to a tenant 7-8 months ago for her and her two grown kids 18 and 20 and two outside dogs and one tiny dog. When there 3 weeks ago and she had two extra dogs. Went there today and she now has a total of 6 dogs and 3 more people living in the house. I

[Marcia Maynard]

Do an internet search for "Tennessee landlord association" and "Tennessee landlord tenant law". You will find there are many resources in Tennessee that may be of help to you. Do not act in haste. Hire professionals to assist you.

-- Learn the landlord business prior to renting property

-- Know the landlord-tenant laws applicable to your area and know them better than the tenants do.

-- Establish good rental criteria

-- Diligently screen prospective tenants

-- Do comprehensive back ground checks

-- Select low risk tenants

-- Collect sufficient security deposits

-- Use a well written rental agreement

-- Make sure your tenants understand the rental agreement

-- Enforce the rental agreement.

-- Do regular inspections.

-- Hire professionals to assist you as necessary.

Good Luck!