A subcontractor must file a mechanics lien within how many days of last furnishing labor or materials on a Tennessee project?
Correct Answer
D) 90 days
Tennessee lien law requires mechanics liens to be filed within 90 days of the last date labor or materials were furnished.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Tennessee lien law (TCA 66-11) requires that a mechanics lien be filed within 90 days of the last date the claimant furnished labor or materials to the project. This 90-day window applies to subcontractors and materialmen.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: 180 days
180 days is too long. Tennessee does not allow 180 days to file a mechanics lien. Waiting 180 days would mean the lien right has already expired under Tennessee law.
Option B: 60 days
60 days is too short — and actually a common trap. Some states use a 60-day window, but Tennessee requires 90 days. Confusing this with other states' rules leads to the wrong answer.
Option C: 120 days
120 days is incorrect. While it falls between the wrong answers, Tennessee specifically sets the deadline at 90 days, not 120.
Memory Technique
Tennessee Lien = 90 Days. Think: TN (Tennessee) has 2 letters — 9 × 10 = 90. Or: '90 days = 3 months to file your Tennessee lien.' Set a calendar reminder at 60 days as a warning; file by day 90.
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