Article on Evictions

[Sean Tagge]

Hey guys I thought I would share this news article about some anti eviction protestors in Memphis. We weighed in our opinion and were quoted in the article. Over COVID in we waived the tenant late fees, tried to communicate with all tenants to work things out with them. We worked out payments plans and directed them where to file for unemployment etc.

Heres the article it gives several sides of the story on evictions from the tenants, attorneys, judges and landlords perspectives. 

https://dailymemphian.com/section/business/article/14873/general-sessions-civil-court-evictions-covid-19-coronavirus

Here is a quote from someone against the friendly landlord laws. 

"“It’s really hard as an attorney to let these people down. … The laws are against them. Tennessee is very landlord-friendly… . Basically, if you don’t pay your rent that’s just the end-all be-all. You get evicted.”

Asked for an example of how the laws are skewed against tenants, Bane responded that the law makes it much easier to evict a tenant for being late on rent than to hold a landlord accountable for maintaining and repairing a residence."

In my opinion I think laws are pretty fair if you agree to something and you dont stick to it the other party does not have to stick to their agreement. 

Would love to hear other peoples thoughts.