Cal. Civ. Code § 29-18-113
Notice to quit not required.
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No notice to quit need be given by the plaintiff to the defendant, other than the service of this warrant.
Under Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-113, a landlord who initiates an eviction proceeding in Tennessee is not required to separately deliver a formal 'notice to quit' to the occupant before filing. The service of the eviction warrant itself satisfies whatever notice obligation might otherwise apply. This rule streamlines the procedural steps in Tennessee's detainer warrant process by treating the warrant's service as sufficient notice.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 29-18-113, Tennessee property owners and managers initiating a detainer action are not obligated to issue a separate pre-suit notice to quit before serving the eviction warrant. Compliant operators typically ensure that the warrant is properly served in accordance with court procedures, since that service substitutes for any standalone quit notice. Keeping records of proper warrant service helps document that procedural requirements were met.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 29-18-113 means that in Tennessee, a landlord may proceed with an eviction action without first handing you a separate notice to quit — the eviction warrant itself serves as the required notice. If you receive a detainer warrant, that document is the formal legal notice of the proceeding against you, and response deadlines begin from that point. Tenants who receive such a warrant may wish to review their lease, contact a local tenant-rights organization, or consult with an attorney to understand available defenses or responses.
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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