Amends Tennessee eviction laws to expedite writs of possession for nonpayment of rent and limit trial scopes.
This bill amends Tennessee eviction laws by requiring writs of possession to be issued within 24 hours for judgments based on nonpayment of rent, and mandates that trials for such cases be held within 14 days. It also limits the scope of trials for unlawful detainer based solely on nonpayment of rent to issues related to nonpayment, including lease terms and payment history. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.
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