Tennessee: rules and deadlines at a glance

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Claim deadlines · Small claims limits · Property division · Dog bite rules · Shared fault rules · Security deposit rules · Eviction notice rules · Property tax rates

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Filing deadlines (statute of limitations)

Property damage	3 years

Claim deadlines

Acknowledge	30 days
Accept or deny	60 days after completed proof of loss
Pay	Undisputed amount within 30 days after affirming liability

Small claims limits Single detailed source

Dollar limit	$25,000 (General Sessions Court)
Filing fee	Varies by county
Lawyers	Not required for individuals

Property division

System	Equitable distribution
Opt-in community property	Tennessee Community Property Trust Act (Tenn. Code 35-17-101 et seq.)

Dog bite rules Single detailed source

Rule	Mixed
Details	Liable in public places or where the injured person was lawfully present

Shared fault rules

Rule	Modified comparative negligence (50% bar)
When you are barred	Barred if you are 50% or more at fault

Security deposit rules Single detailed source

Maximum deposit	No state limit
Return deadline	No fixed state deadline

Eviction notice rules Single detailed source

Notice before filing	14 days' notice

Property tax rates

Effective rate	0.52%
On a $300,000 home	$1,560 a year