Tennessee Lien Waiver Guide
Tennessee accepts custom lien waiver forms. No statutory forms are mandated.
Key Information
Waiver Type
Non-Statutory
Filing Deadline
90 days from last furnishing labor or materials
Notice Requirements
Remote subcontractors and suppliers must serve a Notice of Non-Payment within 90 days.
Key Statutes
Tenn. Code Ann. §66-11-101 et seq.
Waiver Types in Tennessee
Conditional Waiver on Progress Payment
Waives lien rights for a specific progress payment, but only upon actual receipt of payment. Protects the claimant if the check bounces or payment fails.
Unconditional Waiver on Progress Payment
Immediately and unconditionally waives lien rights for a specific progress payment amount, regardless of whether payment has actually been received.
Conditional Waiver on Final Payment
Waives all lien rights upon receipt of the final payment. The waiver is conditioned on actual receipt of the specified final payment amount.
Unconditional Waiver on Final Payment
Immediately and unconditionally waives all lien rights. This is the most comprehensive waiver and should only be signed after final payment is confirmed in your account.
Tennessee Lien Waiver Rules
Tennessee does not require statutory waiver forms. Custom waivers are enforceable. Tennessee distinguishes between prime contractors and remote claimants (subcontractors, suppliers). Different notice requirements apply to each. Waivers should match the claimant's tier in the project.
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