Cal. Civ. Code § 29-18-110
Death of parties.
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(a) The heir or representative of the person who might have been plaintiff, if alive, may bring the suit after the potential plantiff's death. (b) If either party die during the pendency of the suit, it may be revived by or against the heirs or legal representatives of the decedent, in the same manner and to the same extent as real actions.
Tennessee Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-110 addresses what happens to an eviction or detainer action when one of the parties dies. If the person who would have filed the lawsuit dies before doing so, their heir or legal representative may still bring the case. Similarly, if either party dies while the lawsuit is already in progress, the case does not automatically end — it can be continued by or against the deceased party's heirs or legal representatives.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 29-18-110, a landlord's death does not necessarily extinguish a pending detainer action or the right to initiate one. Property owners and managers should be aware that heirs or legal representatives of a deceased landlord can step into the role of plaintiff, either to file a new action or to continue one already underway. Estate administrators handling rental properties in Tennessee generally ensure that pending or anticipated detainer proceedings are accounted for during estate administration.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 29-18-110 means that a detainer or eviction case does not simply disappear if the landlord — or the tenant — dies during the proceedings. A tenant who is a party to a pending action should be aware that the case may be revived against their estate or heirs. Tenants facing such a situation may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Tennessee landlord-tenant law to understand how this provision may affect their circumstances.
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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