Evict Non Paying Tenant Legally

Summary

To evict a non-paying tenant in Haywood County, TN, issue a 14-day Pay or Quit notice. If unpaid, file an eviction lawsuit and attend the court hearing. Consider seeking back rent via small claims court and consult an attorney for further guidance.

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Dottie Marie norwood
Hi Dottie. To provide accurate information, I need to know your location and the relationship with the person you want to remove from your residence. Could you provide these details?
Haywood county TN
Hello Dottie. Since you're in Haywood County, TN, you must follow these steps to evict someone:
- Issue a written notice
- File an eviction lawsuit in court if they don't leave
- Attend the court hearing
- If successful, law enforcement will remove the person
Please consult a local attorney for assistance.
I had a shed he needed a place to stay so I let him move in in almost a yr a go it needed a hot water tank Tonite an pipes fixed he fixed it I charged him * a month rent he have not paid me in almost 7 months he won't move he don't work
You can initiate eviction proceedings due to non-payment of rent.
- Send an official *-day "Pay or Quit" notice (Tennessee law requirement).
- If he doesn't pay or leave, file an eviction lawsuit in your local court.
- Attend the court hearing.
Please consult an attorney in Haywood County, TN for further guidance.
Wat elsecan I do cause he is running my bills up an don't pay I can't not work in middle of disabitly case
In addition to eviction, consider:
- Seeking back rent via small claims court
- Contacting local authorities if he's causing disturbances
- Consult an attorney about a restraining order if you feel threatened
Please consult an attorney for specific advice.