Can an idividual file a lein in Tennessee on atv for past due parts, labor and storage fees? if so, HOW?
Again im a motorcycle tech in the state of Tennessee were i own my own “private” performance shop and I repaired a friends atv for him after we agreed (with a signed invoice) on price for parts and labor of $1000.00 (1/3 of the total value of the atv) I collected $100.00 from him 3 months ago and havent seen or talked with him since, (Therfore im charging $15.00 a day storage since date of last payment) we agreed on weekly payments which he has made only one (3 months ago). he wont return my calls and dodges me. I have been finished with this atv and it has just been sitting for 6 months. And yes he does own it outright, There is no outstanding loan on the atv.
I am Not a licensed business, I build custom performance sportbikes and ATV’s.
yes you go down to the county court and file a mechanics lien with the Clerk there. Once the lien is filed and he has been notified, he has only a certain amount of time to pay for and pick up the ATV. if the person fails to do so after that, you can file for a title in your name as an abandoned vehicle. it does not matter if your licensed or not, you both entered into a signed agreement and even if it was verbal, it is still legally binding. you will find the proper forms to fill out and file at the clerks office.