Step 1 — Send the Tennessee The "Notice of Nonpayment" (For Subcontractors)
This is the most important notice for Subcontractors and Suppliers. It functions as a recurring preliminary notice.
When: Within 90 days of the last day of each month you were not paid.
Mandatory? YES. This is strictly mandatory to keep your lien rights.
The "Rolling" Rule: Because it is monthly, if you work for six months and aren't paid, you have to keep track of that 90-day clock for every month. If you miss the window for January work, you lose your lien rights for that month's work, even if you send a notice for February.
Who gets it: You must send it to both the Property Owner and the Prime Contractor.
Step 2 — Prepare the Tennessee Mechanics Lien Form
Your Tennessee Mechanics Lien should contain the following information:
· Legal description of the property
· Property owner’s name
· Claimant’s name and address (you)
· First and last furnishing dates
· Description of labor, materials, or services
· Amount unpaid
· Verification under oath (notarized)
Step 2 — Prepare the Tennessee Mechanics Lien Form
Your Tennessee Mechanics Lien should contain the following information:
· Legal description of the property
· Property owner’s name
· Claimant’s name and address (you)
· First and last furnishing dates
· Description of labor, materials, or services
· Amount unpaid
· Verification under oath (notarized)