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can a landlord put in a lease anything that makes the tenant give up his rights by state law in tennessee?

i rented a house on may 1,2009 and paid a $400.00 rent and $400.00 deposit. i was laid off my job on june 4th. i…

HOA dues and set up fees

If a homeowner buys a foreclosure and the closing attorney does not inform him and collect the set up fee for an HOA, what recourse…

What do I need to do to turn a residential property into a commercial property in a mixed zoning district?

What do I need to do to turn a residential property into a commercial property in a mixed zoning district? I’m considering purchasing a home…

Mortgage company delays underwriting – you lose the house.

If a mortgage company doesn’t finish underwriting before a contract expires and you lose the house, is there a way to recover the appraisal and…

my parents property in my brothers name its in mine now but i want to put stipulations in it

WHAT DOES SITTING ON MY RIGHTS MEAN ?

can my landlord hold my deposit if he is lettin me out of my lease free

home foreclosed and sold, I feel lender violated repayment agreement and want to know chances of redeeming property.

Property was in foreclosure, entered into a repayment plan, company changed name and could not recieve pymts. through western union (agreed payment channel) Lender then…

Am I at fault?

I am a tenant of a apartment complex in Tennessee. I have experienced a lot of criminal activity since I’ve been staying there. I had…

In East Tennessee, what is a commercial triple net lease?