Tennessee Renters Resources

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Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs
Provides consumer brochures, including some on tenants' rights; also has a short list of Frequently Asked Questions about landlord/tenant affairs.
URL:http://www.state.tn.us/consumer/
Email:dca@mail.state.tn.us

Nashville Bar Association
Provides a free "Dial-a-Lawyer" service: on the first Tuesday of each month, between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., volunteer attorneys from the Nashville Bar Association answer questions from members of the public.
Address:315 Union Street Ste 800

Nashville, TN 37201
Phone:(615) 242-9272
Fax:(615) 255-3026
URL:http://www.nashbar.org/

Tennessee Fair Housing Council
Through their website, the National Fair Housing Advocate Online, the TFHC provides education to renters about their fair housing rights. Resources on the site include a 'Fair Housing 101', daily news, statutes, a case database, a state-by-state list of fair housing agencies and a discussion forum where renters can get feedback from experts. The organization also provides direct services to individuals who believe they have experienced discrimination in Davidson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson Counties of Tennessee. They can provide referrals to those outside that service area.
Address:719 Thompson Lane, Suite 200

Nashville, TN 37206
Phone:(615) 383-6155

(800) 254-2166
URL:http://www.fairhousing.com