My roommates will not move out after 60 days notice

[Jessalee Thompson]

For the past 5 months I had a friend and her boyfriend move in while my husband was deployed. They have been on a month by month rent payment because if something came up, i could give them 30 days notice and have my extra room back. Back in March I found out my 2 nieces and 1 nephew where coming to see me for the summer, and i told them that I would need the room back In May. Then again in April I officially told them that I will need them out  May 1st, so that is a 60 day notice. It is April 28 and they have not found a place to live, and i have three children coming down in less than 17 days, and i need to get into the spare bedroom to put a bed, dresser, etc. For children to use. Now my question is, what can i do? Is it legal to charge them day by day until they leave? I cannot afford a lawyer and she is my friend, but I need this room back, and I am not going to tell my sisters kids that they cannot come because they will not leave. Thank you for reading, any solutions are appreciated!  

[Justin Ashton]

Hi Jessalee:

So, is your husband active duty military (or on active orders)? Your mentioned him being deployed... My recommendation is to call the base operator where his military unit is and get the number to the closest JAG office. Tell the JAG officer your situation and ask for advice... JAGs are lawyers so even if they are new to TN law, they will get you the legal advice you need to properly resolve this. It will be free

If you don't know who to call, ask your husband or other military friends for help finding a JAG office number (or google it)