2021 Tennessee Code
Title 66 - Property
Chapter 11 - Mechanics' and Materialmen's Liens

Part 1 - General Provisions

§ 66-11-101. Chapter Definitions - As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:...

§ 66-11-102. Lien for Work and Materials - Code 1858, § 1981 (deriv. Acts 1845-1846, ch. 118, §§...

§ 66-11-103. Contract With Owner's Spouse - When the contract for improving real property is made with...

§ 66-11-104. Time of Attachment of Lien - Code 1932, § 7915; Acts 1977, ch. 424, § 1;...

§ 66-11-105. Extent of Lien — Removal of Property - Code 1932, § 7916; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 64-1105; Acts...

§ 66-11-106. Duration of Lien - A prime contractor's lien shall continue for one (1) year...

§ 66-11-107. Parity of Liens — Priority of Laborers' Liens - All liens provided by this chapter, except those of laborers,...

§ 66-11-108. Priority Over Mortgage - If the contract for an improvement is made with a...

§ 66-11-109. Priority for Other Liens Not Created by This Chapter - Section 66-11-108 shall also apply to any other person claiming...

§ 66-11-110. Effect of Judgment Lien - A judgment lien of record shall not defeat a lien...

§ 66-11-111. Authentication and Registration of Lien - Where the lienor's contract is in writing, and has been...

§ 66-11-112. Preservation of Priority of Lien for Subsequent Purchasers or Encumbrancers — Abandonment — Lien on Structure With Water Furnished by Well — Form for Notice of Lien - NOTICE OF LIEN State of County of being first duly...

§ 66-11-113. Materials Exempt From Attachment, Execution or Other Process to Enforce Debt - Whenever materials have been furnished to improve real property and...

§ 66-11-114. Repossession and Removal of Materials - Code 1932, § 7922; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 64-1114; Acts...

§ 66-11-115. Liens by Remote Contractors - Code 1858, § 1986 (deriv. Acts 1845-1846, ch. 118, §...

§ 66-11-118. Multiple Lots or Improvements - Code 1932, § 7936; Acts 1975, ch. 317, § 1;...

§ 66-11-119. Amendment of Notice of Lien - Code 1932, §§ 7930, 7931; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 64-1119;...

§ 66-11-120. Lien Limited to Contract Price and Extras in the Contract - The claims secured by lien for work, labor, materials, equipment,...

§ 66-11-121. Insurance Proceeds Subject to Liens - Code 1932, § 7934; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 64-1121; Acts...

§ 66-11-122. Transfer of Debt Without Notice - This lien shall not pass to any person to whom...

§ 66-11-123. Transfer of Debt by Contractor - The lien of another shall not be lost where any...

§ 66-11-124. Waiver of Lien — Payment Bonds - Code 1932, § 7939; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 64-1124; Acts...

§ 66-11-125. Maintaining an Action on a Contract Not Precluded - Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent any...

§ 66-11-126. Methods of Enforcement - Liens under this chapter, except as provided in subdivision (5)(A),...

§ 66-11-127. Suits Against Personal Representatives - The provision of title 30, chapter 2, part 5, prohibiting...

§ 66-11-129. Right of Removal From Lands of Persons Under Disability - The right of removal provided in § 66-11-128 shall apply...

§ 66-11-130. Demand for Enforcement of Lien - Upon written demand of the owner, the owner's agent, or...

§ 66-11-131. Joinder of Petitioners - Where there are several persons entitled to the lien given...

§ 66-11-132. Consolidation of Proceedings - If separate complaints, petitions, or civil warrants to enforce liens...

§ 66-11-133. Adjudication of Conflicting Rights in Consolidated Proceeding - The court is authorized to adjudicate, in a consolidated proceeding,...

§ 66-11-134. Enforcement in General Sessions Court - Code 1858, §§ 3547-3549 (deriv. Acts 1857-1858, ch. 62, §§...

§ 66-11-135. Release of Lien — Recording Release - Code 1932, § 7935; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 64-1137; Acts...

§ 66-11-136. Property Owner's Right to Bond Against Enforcement of Liens - The owner of the property on which the improvement is...

§ 66-11-137. Owner's Misapplication of Loan Proceeds — Violation - Code 1932, § 7943; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 64-1139; Acts...

§ 66-11-138. Contractor's Misapplication of Payments — Violation - Code 1932, § 7944 (Williams, § 7944a); T.C.A. (orig. ed.),...

§ 66-11-139. Exaggeration of Claims by Lienor - If, in any proceeding to enforce the lien provided by...

§ 66-11-140. Misuse of Proceeds Prima Facie Evidence of Intent to Defraud - Use of the proceeds as enumerated in §§ 66-11-137 —...

§ 66-11-143. Protection From Unrecorded Lien Claims — Notice of Completion — Expiration of Lien Rights — Form of Notice of Completion - This Instrument prepared by: Name Address NOTICE OF COMPLETION Legal...

§ 66-11-145. Notice of Nonpayment — Form of Notice - NOTICE OF NONPAYMENT TO: [Owner] [Contractor contracting w/ Owner] Pursuant...

§ 66-11-150. Prohibited Liens - Notwithstanding any law in this chapter or any other law...

Part 2 - Truth in Construction and Consumer Protection Act of 1975

§ 66-11-201. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 66-11-202. Part Definitions - As used in this part, unless the context or subject...

§ 66-11-203. Notice to Owner - Any contractor who is about to enter into a contract,...

§ 66-11-204. Rejection of Contracts - An owner of residential real property may reject a contract...

§ 66-11-205. Contractor's Notice to Owner That All Liens Have Been Paid — Guarantee — Form - Upon completion of the contract or improvement and upon receipt...

§ 66-11-207. Effect on Other Laws - This part shall not operate to repeal or affect any...