Amends TCA Title 47; Title 55, Chapter 31 and Title 66, Chapter 19.
Tennessee HB2159 authorizes garagekeepers to enforce a lien on a motor vehicle stored for repairs without the owner's express written consent, provided the garagekeeper has made a good faith effort to obtain consent and has notified the owner via certified mail. This bill affects garagekeepers and vehicle owners by clarifying the conditions under which a lien can be enforced. Key provisions include the requirement for good faith attempts at consent and the notification process to the vehicle owner.
Tennessee HB2159 authorizes garagekeepers to enforce a lien on a motor vehicle stored for repairs without the owner's express written consent, provided the garagekeeper has made a good faith effort to obtain consent and has notified the owner via certified mail. This bill affects garagekeepers and vehicle owners by clarifying the conditions under which a lien can be enforced. Key provisions include the requirement for good faith attempts at consent and the notification process to the vehicle owner.
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