A subcontractor completes electrical work but is not paid by the general contractor. Under Tennessee lien law, who can the subcontractor file a lien against?
Correct Answer
A) Only the property owner
Tennessee lien law allows subcontractors to file liens against the property owner's real estate, not against the general contractor personally.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Tennessee lien law allows subcontractors to file liens against the property owner's real estate, not against the general contractor personally.
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