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Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-21-101 Part definitions
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(1) As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) “Dwelling” means any building or structure, or part thereof, used and occupied for human occupation or use or intended to be so used, and includes any outhouses and appurtenances belonging thereto or usually enjo…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-21-102 Structures unfit for human occupation or use — Power of municipalities to demolish — Program to remedy the unsafe conditions caused by the unfinished structure and the suspended construction
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(a) Whenever any municipality of this state finds that there exists in such municipality structures which are unfit for human occupation or use due to dilapidation, defects increasing the hazards of fire, accident or other calamities, lack of ventilation, light or sanitary facili…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-21-103 Adoption of ordinances — Required provisions
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(1) Upon the adoption of an ordinance finding that conditions of the character described in § 13-21-102 exist within a municipality, the governing body of the municipality is hereby authorized to adopt ordinances relating to the structures within the municipality which are unfit …
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-21-104 Conditions rendering structure unfit for human occupation or use
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An ordinance adopted by a municipality under this part shall provide that the public officer may determine that a structure is unfit for human occupation or use if the public officer finds that conditions exist in such structure which are dangerous or injurious to the health, saf…