Renters/Homeowners
Buying a Home
Below you will find a variety of resources and forms that provide helpful information on your rights when buying a home. You will also find details on how to seek assistance or aid from a lawyer,...
Homeowner – Mortgage Default and Foreclosure
Below you can find helpful resources about for homeowners including information about mortgages and foreclosure. You can also find details on how to seek assistance or aid from a lawyer, if...
How A Legal Wellness Checkup Can Help You - HELP4TN Blog
Do you know how to protect yourself from legal problems? You can take charge of your legal wellness using HELP4TN’s free Legal Wellness Checkup.
How Does the Legal Wellness Checkup...
How to Find the Right Lawyer for You - HELP4TN Blog
There may come a time when you need to find a lawyer to help you with a legal problem, such as a car accident, eviction, or order of protection. There are many different ways you can find a lawyer...
My Landlord Won't Make Repairs. What Should I do? - HELP4TN Blog
If you live in Tennessee, and your landlord won’t make repairs, what should you do?
Safe and Clean Housing
If the repair is for a necessity, such as heat, gas, lights, water, sewage,...
Protecting Your Home From Repair Scams and Other Fraud
Protect Yourself From These Scams
Knock, Knock. Who's There? Want to Buy a Home Security System? Beware of home alarm sales scams
This resource from the Federal Trade Commission provides...
Renter's Rights
Renter's Rights Booklets
When renting property, it is important to know your rights as a renter. During your tenancy, landlord-tenant disputes can be caused by many different issues. These...
Renters' Rights in Tennessee: Utilities - HELP4TN Blog
As the temperatures drop in the winter and become unpredictable in the spring, it is important to know your rights, responsibilities, and safety tips when it comes to your utilities and utility...
Representing Yourself in General Sessions
If you are handling your legal case without a lawyer, this means you are “representing yourself.” It's best to get advice and information about your case from a lawyer, even if you do not have...
The Tennessee Fair Housing Council
The Tennessee Fair Housing Council is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1995 by the Kentucky Fair Housing Council. The Council's mission is the elimination of housing discrimination...
What You Need to Know Before Going to Court- HELP4TN Blog
When you receive notice from court that you are being sued, or if you are suing someone else, going to court can be intimidating. You can use this guide to learn more about what to expect in...
