Learn the basics of Tennessee lien laws, who has lien rights, what properties can be liened in Tennessee, what work can be liened in Tennessee, and limitations on the lien amount.
Read more about the Notice of Commencement including where to record it, what information to include in the form, deadlines, and whether or not it should be notarized.
Understand how to stop work if you are not paid, recover your legal fees, why you should check for a pay-when-paid clause, and what happens after you record a lien.
Learn how to respond to a Sworn Statement of Account and what information this statement requires. Take a look at a sample Request for Sworn Statement of Account, and understand how to amend a lien.
Learn how and when to make a payment bond/bond claim, lien law traps to avoid, when to file a claim of lien, when to serve the Notice of Nonpayment, and how to record a lien.
The Notice to Owner (NTO) or Notice to Contractor is a preliminary notice that you need to send to all required recipients to secure your lien or bond claim rights.
Construction contracts are important documents you will need on a construction project. Learn about contract terms, contractual provision, and residential construction disclosures.
