Tenn. Code Ann. §28-3-202
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Statute of Repose -- Construction Defects
Four-year statute of limitations for construction defect claims from the date of discovery, with a four-year statute of repose running from substantial completion of the improvement. Tennessee also has a right to repair law (§§66-36-101 et seq.) requiring homeowners to provide written notice to contractors before filing litigation, giving contractors an opportunity to inspect and cure. The implied warranty of workmanlike performance exists regardless of the written warranty. Industry standard: 1-year workmanship warranty, 10-year structural warranty.
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Compliance
| Ref | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Four-year statute of limitations for construction defect claims from the date of discovery, with a four-year statute of repose running from substantial completion of the improvement. | |
| The implied warranty of workmanlike performance exists regardless of the written warranty. | |
| Industry standard: 1-year workmanship warranty, 10-year structural warranty. |
Governance
| Ref | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Tennessee also has a right to repair law (§§66-36-101 et seq.) requiring homeowners to provide written notice to contractors before filing litigation, giving contractors an opportunity to inspect and cure. |
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