Landlord / Tenant Collections

Handling Landlord/Tenant Collections in Memphis, Tennessee

What should you do if your tenants fail to pay rent or comply with the terms of their lease? Ideally, you would be able to force them to pay or comply. But in many cases, this is impossible, and eviction becomes a necessary last resort.

I'm Ben Sissman, a Memphis, Tennessee, lawyer who has handled debt and credit issues for more than 30 years. I am a Certified Creditors' Rights Specialist and I know how to help with your collections efforts. To learn about your options, you can call and schedule a free initial consultation with me. Call 901-730-4958 or contact my office online today.

If You Follow the Law, You Can Evict

It is often difficult, but not impossible, to undertake collections actions against tenants who refuse to pay their rent. When collections efforts fail — either because the tenant files for bankruptcy or because the tenant simply has no money — then your only option is to evict the client for unpaid rent.

Tennessee's laws are relatively favorable to landlords. If you follow the rules, you probably won't have a problem issuing an order for eviction. If the tenant refuses to comply with the order, you can have police come and forcibly evict the tenant. This form of removal is relatively rare.

To learn more about collections and eviction related to unpaid rent, call my office today at 901-730-4958 or contact me online. I usually answer my own phone and I look forward to meeting with you.