Tennessee Eviction Process

Tennessee does not allow for a landlord to simply evict a tenant themselves.  In order to remove a tenant that has not paid rent or has otherwise breached the lease agreement, a landlord must first provide proper notice to the tenant to vacate.  The amount of time a landlord must give to the tenant will vary depending upon the reason the eviction is sought.  A landlord should contact an attorney prior to demanding the tenant to leave or for simply providing notice.  If and when notice is properly given, the landlord must then file a Detainer warrant with the General Sessions Court and seek to have the tenant removed.  Only upon granting of the Detainer action is the tenant legally evicted from the property.  It will be up the local sheriff's department to enforce the eviction.  The tenant will have (10) ten days from the Detainer action being granted before the Sheriff may forcefully remove the tenant. 

If you are a tenant being wrongfully evicted or a landlord seeking to properly remove a tenant, then allow the Law Offices of Andrew E. Farmer to assist you in protecting your legal rights.  Our attorneys practice in Sevier, Jefferson, Cocke, Blount & Knox Counties.