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Tennessee Mechanic's Lien Warning Requirements for Contractors

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Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. Verify current deadlines with your state's contractor board or a construction attorney before relying on any figure here.
Key Deadlines

Tennessee Lien Law at a Glance

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Lien Filing Deadline
90 days from last furnishing of labor or materials
from last day of furnishing labor or materials
⚠️
Preliminary Notice
Required
90 days from first furnishing labor or materials
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Notice to Owner
Required
Remote claimants must serve a Notice of Nonpayment on the owner within 90 days of first furnishing.
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Who Can File
Contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, laborers
⚠️ Preliminary Notice Required

Tennessee's Preliminary Notice Requirement

Remote claimants (not in direct contract with the owner or general contractor) must serve a "Notice of Nonpayment" on the owner within 90 days of first furnishing to preserve lien rights.

Deadline: 90 days from first furnishing labor or materials
Commercial vs Residential

Does the Property Type Change Your Deadline?

Same requirements for both. Tennessee has a unique requirement around Notice of Nonpayment for remote claimants.

Common Mistakes

What Contractors Get Wrong in Tennessee

1
Remote claimants missing the 90-day Notice of Nonpayment requirement to the owner
2
Missing the 90-day lien filing deadline from last furnishing
3
Filing in the wrong county register's office

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