When you purchase an investment property and act as a landlord, your first task is finding a suitable tenant. Once you do, you must have them sign a lease that protects your interests while complying with landlord-tenant laws in Tennessee. Make sure the rental...
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When should you update your will?
Your will is an essential estate planning document that outlines how you want the court to distribute your property upon your death. Although creating a will is essential, only 4 in 10 people in the U.S. have one of these documents, according to a survey conducted by...
What is TennCare?
TennCare is Tennessee’s Medicaid program. Its members are low-income residents who may include pregnant women, children with disabilities and the elderly. TennCare is one of the oldest Medicaid managed care programs. It operates under the Centers for Medicare and...
Suburban real estate factors that could help attract urbanites
A growing trend shows that urban dwellers moving to Tennessee's suburbs could lead to a demand for more expensive real estate. As reported by The Counselors of Real Estate and according to a survey conducted by The Harris Poll, approximately 40% of urban residents...
What happens when you die in Tennessee without a will
If you die in Tennessee without first having made your Last Will and Testament, Tennessee law deems that you died intestate. The intestacy laws therefore determine who inherits your probate estate and in what proportion. For instance, should you leave a surviving...
Know your rights when a tenant misuses your property
Whether a tenant is illegally running a business, keeping a pet, having loud parties or otherwise breaking the terms of the lease, landlords can take legal action to protect their property. However, they must also pay attention to Tennessee's tenant rights laws when...