Tenant Dispute Resolution Tips

Summary

In Tennessee, landlords must return the security deposit or provide a written notice of deductions within 30 days. If you believe youre wrongly charged, document everything, request a detailed breakdown of charges, and consider small claims court if unresolved.

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Basically my old apartment just sent me a final statement. Apparently they only charge me * out of the 60 days for me moving out and now they're trying to get me to pay another month after it already paid the last statement with damages. Now they're saying that they had an audit and realized they didn't charge me for it and they expect me to pay it before the 10th of this coming up month
Hello ****, could you let me know where this happened? Location is important as laws differ from place to place.
Tennessee
Hello ****. In Tennessee, landlords have 30 days to return the security deposit or provide a written notice of any deductions. If you believe you're wrongly charged:
- Document everything
- Request a detailed breakdown of charges
- Consider small claims court if unresolved

Shelby County General Sessions Court Civil Division


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Adams Ave, Memphis, TN *
Website: www.shelbycountytn.gov