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March 5, 2026

[TN] If I accept a rent credit for mice issues, does it release my landlord from liability?

Hello, I would like to know if I sign this document, it doesn't release the landlords from any liability moving forward. Here's what they sent me: The owners of the property located at Christiana, TN 37037 will provide the tenants a $2500 credit on December rent, in lieu of repairs, for issues related to mice intrusion and pest control. This will be the only such credit applied for the duration of the contract ending on April 30, 2027. Additionally, the owners agree to pay up to $75 per month for continuing pest control service for the duration of the contract and will allow the tenants to choose the company that provides the service.

TN Landlord-Tenant

January 23, 2026

[TN] Can my adult daughter notarize a medical power of attorney, and is a HIPAA release required?

I just completed a medical power of attorney form for my daughter who is 18. I (mom) am the first agent. If we indicated my husband as the 1st alternate agent. Can just my daughter and I go get the form notarized? Can my husband sign without being present with notary?

TN Family

December 5, 2025

[TN] I’m helping my sister file for an interstate divorce. How do I do this?

They have not signed any agreement. They are both in their 80s and have been married about 6 1/2 years. She moved back home to TN for health reasons, and he does not want to move with her. Basically, I believe she will keep what was hers and he will keep what was his. No minor children. No major assets. She does have some savings and stock that she had going into the marriage. We are not sure what debts he has. She has no debts.

TN Divorce

December 1, 2025

[TN] Can I evict a tenant who waived their rights to a 30-day written notice for non-payment of rent?

Hello. I am landlord of a small apartment and need to evict a tenant. In the lease agreement they are now on a month-to-month lease and specifically have their initials to a clause saying: “The tenant hereby specifically waives his/her rights to a 30 day written notice to vacate the premises for non-payment of rent.” Their most recent check bounced and they need to be evicted for multiple reasons, but I want to make sure I can legally send this eviction notice and have them out by July 6, 2025.

TN Landlord-Tenant

November 19, 2025

[TN] What are my legal options for removing someone’s name from my mother’s gravestone?

What is the process for changing or updating my mother’s gravestone, and what permissions or steps are required?

TN Estate Probate

November 17, 2025

[TN] How do I document a will executed by proxy when the testator can’t sign?

Looking for additional affidavit for a TN will to be executed at the time of signing which fully conveys that the person executing the document possesses the necessary legal capacity to execute his or her documents but is choosing to execute the documents by proxy for a valid reason. Executor is elderly and although does have the mental capacity, no longer has the physical capacity due to being legally blind as well as loss of fine motor skills.

TN Estate Probate

November 4, 2025

[TN] How do I pursue a disability housing discrimination claim?

My disabled son was subjected to housing discrimination and I’m seeking compensation for him.

TN Landlord-Tenant

November 1, 2025

[TN] What are my options if a management company failed to take required photos of damages?

Do property managers in Tennessee have to take property photos before a tenant moves in?

TN Real Estate

October 31, 2025

[TN] What’s the statute of limitations on a misdemeanor if I leave the country?

I have 4 misdemeanor theft warrants just issued in TN. I’m about to leave the country for a year for an underwater welding job. I read the statute of limitations for a misdemeanor in TN is one year. Do the charges I’m currently facing also have a statute of limitations?

TN Criminal

October 24, 2025

[TN] I got caught driving 30 mph over the speed limit. Do I need a lawyer?

Should I get a lawyer for 30 mph over the speed limit in Tennessee?

TN Legal (General)

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