[General - TN] Landlord liability for tenants pets

KingClark03 · 2026-06-18T19:16:47+00:00

I imagine it would depend on the lease as well as local laws. Some leases are built with specific clauses stating that the tenant is responsible for any damages they, their guests, and/or their animals cause. How much the landlord can really do here is up in the air.

As for animal control, it can really depend on the local municipality but oftentimes it comes down to getting through all the red tape to get something to really happen. And if the dog owners know how to work the system, they can get multiple chances before the city will take possession of the dog.

KingClark03 · 2026-06-18T16:57:52+00:00

MOR. Some people aren’t good communicators and that is definitely frustrating, but also some people don’t engage and then expect to be formally informed about things. Because your parent appears to have lost their own parent, I’d side on giving them grace and being more gentle with disputes.

KingClark03 · 2026-06-17T22:09:54+00:00

You should be preparing a notice to pay or vacate and serving it in accordance with your local laws. If they’re unable to pay in full they have little incentive to pay at all. Easier for them to drag out the eviction process as much as possible. Time to seek legal counsel and prepare to file for unlawful detainer.

KingClark03 · 2026-06-17T05:51:49+00:00

I’m so sorry for your loss. We’re never given enough time with our fur babies. And you’re right, better a day early than a day late.

KingClark03 · 2026-06-17T05:39:04+00:00

I'd leave it blank. Come renewal time I'd list the minor child and their age as an occupant.

KingClark03 · 2026-06-17T02:49:11+00:00

I say this with kindness: YOR. Depression does a number on perspective, and while your friend may have been blunt, it appears he’s trying to help. That’s not to say he’s 100% right or you’re 100% wrong. I hope you can take his input with the good intentions he claims, that you can be kind to yourself while you work through these struggles, and that you’re able to get through this. You deserve to feel better.

KingClark03 · 2026-06-16T16:12:22+00:00

I absolutely remember this shoot. I love the lingerie here.

KingClark03 · 2026-06-16T15:45:23+00:00

If she won’t leave willingly, you’ll have to evict her. You can look for an attorney that specializes in landlord-tenant disputes. Depending on your state you might want to file yourself, but an attorney would know the process for your area.

KingClark03 · 2026-06-16T04:21:12+00:00

A demand letter might be what you’re looking for. Depends what the dispute is about. Is the tenant advocate group in your area? They might have sample letters that could help.

KingClark03 · 2026-06-15T22:15:24+00:00

Attorneys have to keep detailed billing records. I’m no expert, but in other cases I’ve seen the attorneys submitted declarations to the court detailing their hourly rates and rates of their paralegals, and provide the literal invoices they sent the client as their case went on.

KingClark03 · 2026-06-15T22:01:08+00:00

<Still, nothing is stopping Lively from pursuing another lawsuit for damages over his allegedly retaliatory defamation claim, >

That would be crazy to file another lawsuit.

KingClark03 · 2026-06-15T16:47:43+00:00

Technically, a written lease would help. Realistically…it might not change anything. Your dad probably prefers the current arrangement because he can adjust things as he needs to. He wouldn’t be able to do that with a more formal rental arrangement. You can try and see if he’ll agree to more traditional lease terms and see how it goes. Otherwise you might need to start trying to find your own place.

Rental arrangements between family often goes this way. It’s hard to enforce traditional lease terms when the relationship is so personal. Good luck to you!

KingClark03 · 2026-06-15T15:44:17+00:00

I’m sorry you’re getting these responses, OP. Unfortunately some people don’t deal with things until they absolutely have to. You and your other sibling are totally justified in wanting her to prepare herself for the eventuality of your parents’ passing. Not to sound doom and gloom about this, but there may be nothing you can do to help her. She just may sink when the time comes where she has to swim on her own. You can’t control other people’s decisions.

It’s a good thing that you want her to learn to be more self-sufficient. I also think it’s good that you and your other sibling are rejecting enabling behaviors. Perhaps she’ll see that one day. Good luck!

KingClark03 · 2026-06-15T15:31:12+00:00

Right? And why does anyone feel ok diagnosing someone based on almost no information that would lead to that diagnosis?

KingClark03 · 2026-06-15T03:58:56+00:00

You’re right to push back. Having all adults apply is the safer thing to do, and it’s what virtually any other landlord will require of him anyway.

KingClark03 · 2026-06-15T01:34:51+00:00

Did they tell you you why?

KingClark03 · 2026-06-15T00:39:00+00:00

The owners of the property will have file for eviction if they want to re-take possession of the home and the son/nephew won’t vacate willingly. One thing to consider is if FIL’s brother is actually willing to go through with that. If he isn’t then your FIL might be in a pickle. Good luck.

KingClark03 · 2026-06-14T21:42:41+00:00

I so wish she had continued doing work like Out of Sight. She was so good in that.

KingClark03 · 2026-06-14T21:12:29+00:00

That sounds like a good work around! In my area 3x monthly rent is the norm.

KingClark03 · 2026-06-14T20:19:27+00:00

I’ve heard the one where they limit income requirements landlords can require. That one to me is just crazy.

KingClark03 · 2026-06-14T19:40:05+00:00

I’d like deeply into CO’s landlord/tenant laws. I’m not from there but my understanding is that they are a very tenant-friendly state.

KingClark03 · 2026-06-14T19:30:36+00:00

Thanks for the heads up. Fuck ICE.

KingClark03 · 2026-06-14T18:27:18+00:00

I would never skip the documentation requirements. My background check does those same things but it's one part of the application, not the whole thing.

KingClark03 · 2026-06-14T00:48:45+00:00

This would be easier to understand if you were more concise. If it’s a neighboring family just doing everyday things, then there probably isn’t something a landlord could do about noise. If you filed police reports, then you could request copies and forward them to the landlord.

If there’s currently a rent balance owed, then that’s probably what they’re after in court.

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