Tennessee § 7-84-526 - Lien on property affected.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 7-84-526 — Lien on property affected., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-84-526. Lien on property affected.
An assessment, any interest accruing on the assessment, and the costs of collection of the assessment shall constitute a lien on and against the property upon which the assessment is levied as of the effective date of the ordinance levying the assessment, which lien shall be superior to the lien of any trust deed, mortgage, mechanic's or material supplier's lien, or other encumbrance, except those of the state, county or municipality for taxes. Acts 1990, ch. 808, § 4.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 7-84-526
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 7-84-526 cover?
Section 7-84-526 ("Lien on property affected.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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