Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 29, Chapter 18 and Title 66.
Tennessee HB1940 proposes to make unlawful detainer actions confidential and shielded from public inspection under specific conditions. This bill affects individuals involved in unlawful detainer actions filed on or after July 1, 2026, allowing for the records to be sealed if the case is dismissed, no appeal is pending, three years have elapsed since filing, or if the parties agree in writing to shield the records. Key provisions include the establishment of a three-year waiting period and the requirement for written consent from the parties involved to maintain confidentiality.
Tennessee HB1940 proposes to make unlawful detainer actions confidential and shielded from public inspection under specific conditions. This bill affects individuals involved in unlawful detainer actions filed on or after July 1, 2026, allowing for the records to be sealed if the case is dismissed, no appeal is pending, three years have elapsed since filing, or if the parties agree in writing to shield the records. Key provisions include the establishment of a three-year waiting period and the requirement for written consent from the parties involved to maintain confidentiality.
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