Tennessee mechanics lien

Tennessee Mechanics' Lien Deadlines: The Remote Contractor's Notice of Nonpayment and 90-Day Lien Window

Tennessee splits every claimant into one of two categories — prime contractor or remote contractor — and the entire deadline structure follows from which one you are. Remote contractors must serve a Notice of Nonpayment within 90 days of each month's last day, record a lien within 90 days of completion, and serve a Notice of Lien. On owner-occupied homes of one to four units, remote contractors generally have no lien rights at all. This guide walks the Tennessee Code Title 66 timeline a contractor or sub actually has to run.