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There are so many reasons why a home-owner would want to rent out their home, from job relocation to the need to upsize or downsize a property. You may also want to hold on to your Nashville longer in anticipation of rising property values. But no matter the reason for doing so, renting out your home does come with some great benefits. You may be able to gain cash flow and tax savings, as well as increased wealth through rising home values. But for you to enjoy these benefits, you’ll need to get some things right. Being a landlord present a c…

Disclaimer: Please note that the information provided in this blog is intended for general guidance and should not be considered as a replacement for professional legal advice. It is important to be aware that laws pertaining to property management may change, rendering this information outdated by the time you read it. Tennessee landlords have a responsibility to abide by the Fair Housing Act (FHA). The act requires that landlords and other housing providers like home sellers and mortgage lenders treat their clients fairly and correctly. This …

Disclaimer: Please note that the information provided in this blog is intended for general guidance and should not be considered as a replacement for professional legal services. It is important to be aware that laws pertaining to property management may change, rendering this information outdated by the time you read it. When a landlord is renting their property out to a tenant in Tennessee, there is always the possibility that they will have to legally remove a tenant. A landlord can expect the Tennessee eviction process to take anywhere betw…

Disclaimer: Please note that the information provided in this blog is intended for general guidance and should not be considered as a replacement for professional legal advice. It is important to be aware that laws pertaining to property management may change, rendering this information outdated by the time you read it. What is a lease? A lease is a legally binding contractual agreement that outlines the terms and conditions a landlord and a tenant must abide by. Such as, paying rent for the entire time the lease will be active. While breakin…

Disclaimer: Please note that the information provided in this blog is intended for general guidance and should not be considered as a replacement for professional legal advice. It is important to be aware that laws pertaining to property management may change, rendering this information outdated by the time you read it. In Tennessee, a fairly landlord friendly state, a tenancy is established after tenants pay rent in exchange for inhabiting a rental. Once that is done, both landlords and tenants obtain certain rights and obligations under Tenne…