A repairer’s lien is a legal right that allows a person or entity who has provided repair or improvement services to someone else’s property to retain possession of that property until they receive payment for their services. This lien typically arises from common law principles and is intended to provide a form of security for repairers or contractors who may otherwise be at risk of non-payment for their work. If the property owner fails to pay for the repairs or improvements, the repairer may enforce their lien by retaining possession of the property or seeking a court order to sell the property to satisfy the debt. Repairer’s liens are subject to various legal requirements and limitations, which may vary by jurisdiction, and may be subject to statutory regulation in some cases.
repairer’s lien means a lien on goods in possession of a person as security for payment for services rendered or materials supplied in respect of those goods by that person in the ordinary course of business.
The right that arises at common law for a person who receives goods to perform some sort of work on them, to retain the goods until payment has been received. Without this lien, such an action would amount to conversion.
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This glossary post was last updated: 29th March 2024.
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