AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 23; Title 39; Title 45; Title 47, Chapter 18; Title 56; Title 62 and Title 66, relative to real property.

Summary

This bill, enacted in Tennessee, requires that a description of real property in a deed of conveyance for property not previously described in a recorded instrument must be prepared by a registered land surveyor, or by a licensed attorney utilizing a survey prepared by a registered land surveyor. This adds a professional requirement for property descriptions that will affect the conveyancing process, potentially impacting timing and costs for lenders, brokers, and servicers.