Eviction Process for TN

[Lynnette E.]

Can anyone explain the eviction process for TN to me, or point me to book, or website with the information?  I would like detailed understanding that includes how many days one needs to be late on rent, wording for the notices, etc.

I am familiar with, and did the process twice in CA, but not for TN.

[Bradley Gregg]

I use an attorney for my evictions. I also have in my lease agreement that notice for late payments is waived...this means I can file for eviction the first day rent is late. If you do not have notice waived in the lease agreement, then you must provide a 14-day notice to your tenant. After the 14 days, you can file for eviction, if no money has been received. Also, keep in mind, if you receive any money from your tenant, then you cannot evict in that month...it is seen as a form of grace that you accepted a partial payment, so you cannot evict until they are late the following month. Typical timeline with attorney is within 2 to 3 weeks I have a court date, the judge then typically tells tenant they have 10 days to move out due to nonpayment. If they do not move out, then a writ is issued by my attorney, which means sheriff must get involved...typically takes another 2 to 3 weeks to get sheriff's office onsite, then we open the door and setout crew sets tenant's stuff on front lawn. Tenant has 48 hours to get their stuff from the yard, then it belongs to the homeowner. Overall, typically takes 30 to 45 days from start to finish. 

Hope that helps.