Tennessee § 66-21-106 - Penalty for failure to release.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 66-21-106 — Penalty for failure to release., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-21-106. Penalty for failure to release.
If the plaintiff, complainant, lienor or owner of any lien filed and registered pursuant to this part fails, neglects or refuses to release a lien that is satisfied, within fifteen (15) days after written demand of the defendant or lienee, such person shall be liable to the penalty prescribed for failure to release a mortgage on demand after the payment of the debt secured. Code 1932, § 8063; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 64-2106. Cross-References. Penalty for failure to release lien created by recorded instrument, § 66-25-102 .
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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