What is a Garage Keeper’s lien?
This is a lien which may be registered in the Personal Property Security Registry for a period of 180 days ONLY. This is generally used by businesses that have performed service on a vehicle, and the owner of the vehicle has neglected to pay for the work. There are provisions within the Garage Keeper’s Lien Act which govern the disposition of the vehicle. Note that the onus is on the garage keeper/secured party to discharge the lien upon expiry of the 180 days, or notify the Registrar if legal proceedings were instituted within the 180 day period.
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