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The shop with consent of the owner, has custody (possession) of a motor vehicle or vessel and, at the request of the owner, provides a service or materials for the motor vehicle or vessel, has lien on the motor vehicle or vessel for any charge incurred for any repair or rebuilding, storage, tire or other parts or accessories. The bill must be uncollected.
As a licensed repair shop or marina manager or owner, you have the rights that protect your business labor and services. If you are in possession of an unpaid and unclaimed vehicle or vessel for a period of at least 30 days and have performed labor and/or services of any kind you may place a mechanic lien on that property.
If you have filed a lien against a vehicle or vessel, the minimum bid will be your lien amount (amount owed to you) plus a processing fee. If we receive a bid on a vehicle, we must accept the bid. Of course as the lienor, you have the right to bid. If you win, the amount due will be less your lien amount. If you don't accept the results of the auction/sale, the case will be filed away and NO REFUND will be given. NO EXCEPTIONS
In order to file a mechanic lien, your business must be in good standing with the state of Maryland. This means your business must be an active business and has paid all of the fees needed to be an active business for a given year. If you are unsure what your "Standing" is with the state, simply click the link below and type in your full LEGAL business name.
https://egov.maryland.gov/businessexpress/entitysearch
As a licensed repair shop or marina manager or owner, you have the rights that protect your business labor and services. If you are in possession of an unpaid and unclaimed vehicle or vessel for a period of at least 30 days and have performed labor and/or services of any kind you may place a mechanic lien on that property.