Property Management

In Tennessee, a landlord may evict a tenant for non-payment of rent by first:

AChanging the locks without notice
BServing a written notice to pay rent or vacate (typically 14 days in URLTA counties)✓ Correct
CCalling the police and requesting immediate removal
DRemoving the tenant's personal property from the unit

Explanation

Under Tennessee's URLTA, a landlord must serve a written notice to the tenant to pay past due rent or vacate before filing an eviction action. In URLTA counties, the tenant typically has 14 days to pay or vacate.

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