Landlord Eviction Notice Rights

Summary

In Tennessee, landlords must provide written notice and cannot use self-help evictions. If your belongings are disposed without notice, its illegal. Contact a local attorney for assistance.

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My landlord didnt give me a court ordered eviction notice. He literally wrote me a letter saying you have till nov * to move nothing signed by a judge or anything then the broughr the cops to my house made us leave within * mins then proceeded to lock us off the property and we havent been allowed to get our stuff but i was told by his wife that all mine and my kids stuff has been stolen what can i do
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Can you please tell me where this happened? The laws regarding eviction vary by location.
Tennessee
Hello ****, here are some points regarding eviction in Tennessee:
- Landlords must provide written notice.
- Landlords cannot use self-help evictions.
- If your belongings are disposed without notice, it's illegal.
You may want to consult with a local attorney.
Okay but they are the ones who has allowed him to not let me on the property to get our stuff that has now veens tolen
I understand your frustration, ****. In Tennessee, landlords are required to allow tenants reasonable access to collect their belongings. If they fail to do so, they could be liable for damages. You should contact a local attorney for further assistance.
Do you have any suggestions on the best leagl help for this tyoe of case
You should consider reaching out to the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee. They specialize in housing issues and may be able to provide you with guidance and representation. Their contact number is (*) *-*.
Thank you i do have one more question with unrelated legal issue
Of course, ****, I'm here to help. What's your next question?
So how do i go aboht suing dcs for illegally taking my children grom me without any investigation or anything
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. It's important to know that dealing with child custody issues can get complex. You might consider getting legal representation. In Tennessee, you can file a petition in Juvenile Court. However, specific procedures may vary.
Im sorry these messages arent coming thriugh well
I'm sorry to hear that, ****. Could you please let me know which part you're having trouble understanding? I'm here to help clarify any points.
The last part of your messages are jot coming throufh
I'm sorry for the inconvenience, ****. To sue DCS in Tennessee, you can file a petition in Juvenile Court. For complex child custody issues, it's recommended to get legal representation.
Okay and any good attorneys you suggest
I recommend reaching out to the Tennessee Coalition for Children's Justice. They might be able to suggest attorneys specializing in child custody issues. Their phone number is (*) *-*.
Thank you for your help
You're welcome, ****! If you have any more questions in the future, don't hesitate to reach out. Best of luck with your situation.
Thank you
You're welcome, ****! If you have any more questions in the future, don't hesitate to reach out. Best of luck with your situation.