Under Tennessee lien law, a contractor must provide a preliminary notice to the property owner within how many days of first furnishing labor or materials?
Correct Answer
C) 20 days
Tennessee lien law requires preliminary notice to be given within 20 days of first furnishing labor or materials.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Tennessee lien law requires that a contractor (or subcontractor/supplier) provide a preliminary notice to the property owner within 20 days of first furnishing labor or materials. This notice is a prerequisite for preserving lien rights.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: 15 days
15 days is not the Tennessee preliminary notice requirement. This shorter window is not specified in Tennessee's lien statutes.
Option B: 30 days
30 days is longer than the required 20-day preliminary notice window. Using 30 days risks missing the actual deadline and losing lien rights.
Option D: 10 days
10 days is too short and is not the correct Tennessee preliminary notice period.
Memory Technique
20 days to give notice = '2 weeks + a weekend.' Early action protects lien rights. Think: 'Start work, start the clock — 20 days to notify the owner.'
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