Overview
Century Communities operates in Tennessee with communities in the Nashville metropolitan area. The 2024 acquisition of Landmark Homes of Tennessee ($33.4 million) expanded Century's presence in the state.
Tennessee's Consumer Protection Act, its recognition of an implied warranty of habitability, contractor licensing requirements, and a 4-year statute of repose create the legal framework for Century Communities buyers.
How Tennessee Law Affects Your Contract
The following analysis examines how Century Communities's documented contract patterns interact with Tennessee consumer protection law.
Implied Warranty of Habitability
Tennessee courts recognize an implied warranty of habitability for new residential construction (Dixon v. Mountain City Constr. Co., 632 S.W.2d 538, 1982). Century's habitability waiver (HAB-001) may face enforceability challenges under this doctrine.
Tennessee Consumer Protection Act
The Tennessee Consumer Protection Act (Tenn. Code § 47-18-101 et seq.) prohibits unfair or deceptive acts in trade or commerce. Misrepresentations about Inspire Home Loans financing or material substitutions (MAT-001) may be subject to claims under this statute.
Arbitration Enforceability
Tennessee courts generally enforce arbitration clauses. Century's JAMS arbitration clause (ARB-001) and class action waiver (CLA-001) are subject to unconscionability analysis under Tennessee law.
Statute of Repose
Tennessee has a 4-year statute of repose for improvements to real property (Tenn. Code § 28-3-202). Century's warranty limitations (WAR-001, WAR-002) should be evaluated against this statutory period.
Tennessee Legal History
No state-specific litigation involving Century Communities in Tennessee has been identified in public records as of this writing.
Relevant Tennessee Laws
Prohibits unfair or deceptive acts in trade and commerce, providing consumers with remedies for misleading practices in the home purchase process.
Tennessee courts recognize an implied warranty that new homes will be constructed in a workmanlike manner and be suitable for habitation.
Construction defect claims must be filed within 4 years from substantial completion of the improvement.
Tennessee Key Facts
- 1Tennessee recognizes an implied warranty of habitability for new construction under common law.
- 2The statute of repose for construction defect claims is 4 years from substantial completion.
- 3Mandatory arbitration clauses are generally enforceable in Tennessee.
- 4Tennessee does not have a statutory right-to-repair or pre-litigation notice requirement.
- 5The Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors regulates residential builders.
- 6The Consumer Protection Act allows treble damages for willful or knowing violations.
What Tennessee Buyers Should Know
- Understand Tennessee's implied warranty protections. Tennessee recognizes an implied warranty of habitability for new homes. Century's contractual waiver may not fully override this protection.
- Compare Inspire Home Loans with independent lenders. Century may offer incentives to use Inspire Home Loans. Compare total loan costs with at least two independent lenders.
- Act within the 4-year statute of repose. Tennessee's 4-year statute of repose limits when construction defect claims can be brought. Document defects in writing as soon as they are discovered.
- Insist on an independent home inspection. Negotiate for inspection access if the contract restricts it (INS-001). An independent inspector can identify defects before closing.