Deficiency judgments in Tennessee are:
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Prohibited
Allowed if pursued within proper timeframe
Automatic
Deficiency judgments are not automatic in Tennessee or any state. They require a separate legal process where the lender must prove the amount of the deficiency and obtain a court judgment.
Only for commercial property
Deficiency judgments in Tennessee apply to both residential and commercial properties, not just commercial ones. The type of property doesn't determine whether a deficiency judgment is available.
Why is this correct?
Tennessee allows deficiency judgments if the lender properly pursues them within the legal timeframe after foreclosure. This option correctly reflects Tennessee's position on deficiency judgments, distinguishing it from states that prohibit them entirely.
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