Tennessee Mechanics’ and Materialmen’s Lien Statute Summary
In Tennessee, like most states, there is a statutory means by which a person or company who provides labor or materials for the improvement of real estate can secure payment for the work or materials. Tennessee’s mechanics’ or materialmen’s lien statute was overhauled in 2007 to make it easier to understand and more simple; however, the statute remains full of potential pitfalls and rife with deadlines of various types that can be costly for the unwary. We recommend hiring a commercial real estate attorney to ensure your rights are protected. Although the statutory changes in 2007 require that the statute “be construed and applied liberally to secure the beneficial results, intents, and purposes” of the statute, “strict compliance” with the statute is still required. Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-11-148; Sequatchie Concrete Co. v. Cutter Labs., 616 S.W.2d 162, 165 (Tenn. 1980). To have a lien, the claimant must have improved […]
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