Cal. Civ. Code § 29-18-105
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Sections 29-18-101 — 29-18-104 extend to and comprehend terms for years, and all estates, whether freehold or less than freehold.
Tennessee Code Ann. § 29-18-105 establishes that the definitions set out in sections 29-18-101 through 29-18-104 apply broadly to a wide range of property interests, including both long-term leases (terms for years) and various types of estates, whether they are freehold (such as ownership interests) or less than freehold (such as rental tenancies). This means the foundational vocabulary used in Tennessee's forcible entry and detainer statutes covers virtually all common landlord-tenant and property-possession arrangements. The provision ensures definitional consistency across the chapter regardless of the specific type of property interest involved.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under any type of lease or estate arrangement in Tennessee should be aware that § 29-18-105 confirms the definitions in §§ 29-18-101 through 29-18-104 apply to their situations, whether they hold or convey freehold or leasehold interests. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with those foundational definitions, since they govern how key terms are interpreted throughout Tennessee's forcible entry and detainer framework. Understanding the scope of these definitions helps operators apply the chapter's rules consistently across different property and tenancy types.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Tennessee, regardless of whether they hold a month-to-month rental, a fixed-term lease, or another type of possessory interest, are covered by the definitions established in §§ 29-18-101 through 29-18-104, as confirmed by § 29-18-105. This broad scope means the protections and procedures outlined in that definitional framework extend to a wide variety of rental arrangements. Tenants who believe their rights under this chapter are at issue may find it useful to review those definitions or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how the terms apply to their arrangement.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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