Tennessee Property Rights Protection Act redefines "blighted property" to prevent non-blighted properties from being taken by eminent domain.

The Tennessee Property Rights Protection Act amends Tennessee Code to redefine "blighted property" and limit the use of eminent domain. It replaces the broad definition of "blighted areas" with a property-by-property definition, protecting well-kept, code-compliant, non-blighted real properties from eminent domain. It allows housing authorities to use eminent domain only for acquiring truly blighted properties or property for public use. The act also provides property owners with a reasonable time to correct code violations before their property can be taken.

Tennessee Property Rights Protection Act redefines "blighted property" to prevent non-blighted properties from being taken by eminent domain.

The Tennessee Property Rights Protection Act amends Tennessee Code to redefine "blighted property" and limit the use of eminent domain. It replaces the broad definition of "blighted areas" with a property-by-property definition, protecting well-kept, code-compliant, non-blighted real properties from eminent domain. It allows housing authorities to use eminent domain only for acquiring truly blighted properties or property for public use. The act also provides property owners with a reasonable time to correct code violations before their property can be taken.