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AndyS

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3. Is there a Mechanics Lien in your state?

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Fri May 21, 2021, 07:57 PM

May 2021

A mechanic's lien allows someone with a labor interest in a property to assume ownership if the lien is not paid and become the legal owner of the property. Takes some time but the shop can file a Mechanic's Lien, get a title and proceed with the sale.

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OK, what do I do? [View all] no_hypocrisy May 2021 OP

It takes a while, usually several weeks, to declare a vehicle abandoned, House of Roberts May 2021 #1

Trouble is to qualify for "abandoned car," no_hypocrisy May 2021 #2

Customers have been known to authorize repairs, even provide seed money toward parts, House of Roberts May 2021 #6

Is there a Mechanics Lien in your state? AndyS May 2021 #3

Offer the previous owner a settlement! Mopar151 May 2021 #4

been a few years Kali May 2021 #5

My take; not an attorney. discntnt_irny_srcsm May 2021 #7