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TN HB0781

Bill

Status

Passed

4/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Greg Martin

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Defines "equitable interest" as a buyer's right to benefit or profit from real property after entering a purchase contract but before legal title transfers

  • Establishes that "wholesaling" occurs when a buyer assigns their equitable interest in property to a subsequent purchaser for a higher price than originally contracted

  • Requires wholesalers to disclose in writing to subsequent purchasers the nature of their equitable interest, and to notify the original seller of intent to market the equitable interest before contract execution

  • Mandates sellers receive at least 3 business days' notice before any assignment takes effect, with all disclosures in bold, large font print within written agreements

  • Sets a 2-year statute of limitations for legal actions related to violations, effective upon becoming law (signed March 25, 2025)

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47 and Title 66, relative to wholesaling real property.

Real Property

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 72

4/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules3/12/2025
Commerce3/5/2025
Business and Utilities Subcommittee2/26/2025
Commerce2/6/2025

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