66-28-509 - Landlord liens.

66-28-509. Landlord liens.

A contracted lien or security interest on behalf of the landlord in the tenant's household goods shall not be enforceable unless perfected by a Uniform Commercial Code filing with the secretary of state. All other liens are hereby expressly prohibited under this chapter. The landlord shall be responsible for releasing lien at expiration or termination of the lease.

[Acts 1975, ch. 245, § 4.205; T.C.A., § 64-2849.]