Evict both tenant and co-signer?

[Julia Harper]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? TN
Tenant rented unit on month to month rental agreement with 30 day notice provision. Rent to be paid no later than 5th of month with late fee beyond that date-eviction proceedings to begin on the 16th, if still unpaid. Both Tenant and co-signer refuse to pay. Co-signer does not live in unit. If eviction is filed, should the suit be filed against both tenant and co-signer? What is the cost and requirements or documentation needed to file? Does it remain a permanent record against both tenant and co-signer, even if satisfied?

 

[Gail in Georgia]

The eviction should include both the tenant and the co-signer.

The attached gives a brief overview of filing for eviction in your state. The cost of doing so will vary between each district. Go online to your local government to find the cost of such filing:

Tennessee Small Claims Procedure (Court Of General Sessions): An Overview

Gail

 

[Julia Harper]

Tenant and Co-signer?

Thank you Gail for your help. I will check it out.