EFFECTIVETennesseeJul 1, 2026✓ Human reviewed

Tennessee changed garagekeeper lien rules for vehicles stored for repair

Public Chapter 661 took effect July 1, 2026 and allows a garagekeeper to preserve and enforce a lien in certain repair-storage situations without express written storage authorization when the garagekeeper makes a good-faith attempt to obtain repair consent and provides the required delivery notice to the vehicle owner.

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What to check

Repair facilities that rely on garagekeeper liens should review authorization, storage and owner-notice procedures, including proof of delivery and the waiting period before lien enforcement.

Official evidence

Source and verification

Official source: Tennessee General Assembly — Public Chapter 661 (SB 2360 / HB 2159) ↗
Verified: Sep 21, 2026
Applies to: General mechanical, Collision / body, Tire shop, Transmission, Mobile repair, Mixed services, Dealership fixed ops

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Tennessee changed garagekeeper lien rules for vehicles stored for repair

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