Memphis Renter's Rights Resources
Landlord Tenant Act
-
Tennessee Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (“URLTA”)
-
Landlord and Tenant Act Laws Explained (Money Crashers article)s
Know Your Rights
-
You may qualify for the Eviction Settlement Program and/or the CDC's Eviction Declaration
-
FHA Extends Eviction and Foreclosure Moratorium for Homeowners through 12-31-2020 (8/28/20)
-
Current Tennessee and federal eviction moratorium FAQs for landlords and tenants
-
National Multifamily Housing Council resources for property owners and management
-
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac property lookup tools for properties covered under the CARES Act 120-day moratorium
-
The Coronavirus Resource Directory for Landlords and Tenants (Avail.co)
Eviction Action Resources
If you've received an eviction notice and have been affected by COVID-19, you may qualify for Memphis and Shelby County's Eviction Settlement Program, which directly pays landlords. Renters and homeowners having trouble paying rent or mortgages due to COVID-19 may also qualify for the CDC's Eviction Declaration, protecting you from eviction. To learn more and apply for the programs, visit United Housing's COVID-19 Resources page here: http://home901.org/covid-resources/
Additional resources:
-
Can You Be Evicted During Coronavirus? Here’s How to Find Out. (ProPublica.org article and database of rental units that may qualify for eviction protection)
-
Current Tennessee and federal eviction moratorium FAQs for landlords and tenants
-
The Eviction Process in Tennessee: Rules for Landlords and Property Managers (Nolo.com)
Evictions in the News
-
FHA Extends Eviction and Foreclosure Moratorium for Homeowners through 12-31-2020 (8/28/20)
-
Affected by Coronavirus? Here’s what to do if you’re worried about paying rent or mortgage (LocalMemphis.com 4/2/20)
-
Shelby County offers help to some struggling to pay a mortgage or rent
(Fox13 Memphis 3/26/20) -
Tennessee courts halt evictions, landlords still pushing on-time rent policies
(WREG.com 3/26/20)
Who is Organizing?
-
KC Tenants.org: COVID Response: Founded by researcher with Kansas City Eviction
-
Metropolitan Tenants Organization: Eviction Resources CHICAGO
-
MassLegalHelp.org: Organizing a Tenant Group MASSACHUSETTS
-
Tenants Union of Washington State: Just Cause Eviction Protection
-
Tenants Together: Form a Tenants’ Union! SAN FRANSISCO
-
Housing Justice for All NEW YORK STATE
-
DC Tenants Union WASHINGTON, DC
-
ShelterForce: Tenant Organizing When Rising Rent Isn’t the Main Issue
National Housing Newsletter of Community Development
Legal Assistance
-
Memphis Area Legal Services - (901) 523-8822 - 22 N. Front St., 11th Floor Memphis, TN 38103 - https://malsi.org/
-
Community Legal Center - (901) 543-3395 - 243 Adams Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103 https://clcmemphis.org/
-
901LegalConnect.org - 901-527-3573 - 145 Court Ave. Suite 301, Memphis, TN 38103 - https://www.901legalconnect.org/
-
2SLAC – 2nd Saturday Legal Aid Clinic. Next scheduled for June 13 and July 11, 10:00-11:45 am at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library.
Social Service Assistance
-
Shelby County Community Services Agency - (901) 222-4281 - 3772 South Hickory Ridge Mall #516, Memphis, TN 38115 - https://www.shelbycountytn.gov/247/Community-Services-Agency
-
Memphis Interfaith Association - (901) 527-0208 - 910 Vance Ave, Memphis, TN 38126 - https://www.mifa.org/applyonline
-
Community Alliance for the Homeless - 901.527.1302 44 N Second Street, 3rd Floor, Memphis, TN 38103 https://www.cafth.org/
test copy