Plain English Breakdown
The official source does not provide specific details on how the act affects existing property laws or practices, leaving some uncertainty.
Surveyors' Requirements for Property Deeds
This act requires that descriptions of real property in deeds of conveyance must be prepared by registered land surveyors if the property has not been described before, with exceptions for governmental departments and agencies.
What This Bill Does
- Requires a description of real property in a deed to be made by a registered land surveyor if the property has not been previously described in another recorded document.
- Does not apply this requirement to deeds prepared by or for government departments or agencies.
Who It Names or Affects
- People buying or selling real estate who need a deed of conveyance.
- Registered land surveyors preparing property descriptions.
- Governmental departments and agencies that prepare deeds.
Terms To Know
- Deed
- A legal document used to transfer ownership of property from one person or entity to another.
- Surveyor
- A professional who measures and maps land, often required to prepare accurate descriptions of real estate for legal documents like deeds.
Limits and Unknowns
- The act does not specify what happens if a deed is prepared without following the new requirements.
- It's unclear how this change will affect existing property laws or practices in Tennessee.