If a mechanic fixed a vehicle on an owner’s property but wasn’t paid upon completion, what are their rights?
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If a mechanic fixed a vehicle on an owner’s property but wasn’t paid upon completion, what are their rights?
Can the mechanic then have the right to tow the vehicle to their facility and put lien on it?
Asked on March 16, 2012 under Business Law, Louisiana
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Assuming the mechanic is a licensed mechanic in the state where the work was done, the mechanic under state laws has an automatic lien on the vehicle for services and parts provided. Assuming there is a contract signed by the person who had the car repaired, the contract would control what rights the mechanic would have to tow the vehicle to his or her repair shop.
If the agreement does not state anything about the mechanic towing the vehicle to his or her shop if not paid, then under the laws of all states in this country, the mechanic has no right to remove the vehicle from the owner's property.
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