A Tennessee contractor completes a commercial project worth $85,000. Material suppliers are unpaid. How long do suppliers have to file a lien on commercial property?
Correct Answer
D) 120 days from last delivery
Tennessee lien law provides 120 days from last delivery of materials to file a mechanic's lien on commercial property.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Tennessee lien law grants material suppliers 120 days from the date of their last delivery of materials to file a mechanic's lien on commercial property. This window is intentionally longer than residential timelines to account for larger, more complex commercial projects.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: 180 days from last delivery
180 days is not the Tennessee deadline for commercial lien filings. While some states use longer periods, Tennessee specifically sets 120 days for commercial property.
Option B: 90 days from last delivery
90 days is a common lien deadline in other states but is not Tennessee's requirement for commercial lien filings by material suppliers.
Option C: 60 days from last delivery
60 days is too short and is not the correct Tennessee commercial lien filing period. Confusing residential and commercial timelines is a common error.
Memory Technique
Think '12 months = commercial,' then cut it in half: 120 days. Commercial projects are bigger, so suppliers get more time — 120 days, not 90.
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