SOP 320 Mechanic's Liens Flashcards
The commonly encountered lien disputes include but are not limited to:
- vehicle repair,
- towing and storage (without repairs)
- personal property matters (television, electronics).
When a person’s property is held for either repair and/or storage and agreement
cannot be reached between the parties, the matter is referred to
the courts
In order to release disputed property to an owner without forcing him to pay a bill he
doesn’t believe he owes, the owner must respond to the courthouse and ____________
Post bond in the amount owed.
He/she will receive a written confirmation of the posted bond which is called
(certificate of bond filed)
This form is filed by the repair company to retrieve its money from the sale of the vehicle.
Notice of Sale of Motor Vehicle to Satisfy Lien:
This form is given by the clerk’s officer to the owner of a repaired vehicle for presentation to the repairperson. form indicates the clerk has received payment (bond) for the total amount owed plus storage. The owner is then entitled to receive the vehicle pursuant to F.S. § 559.917
Certificate Pursuant to the Motor Vehicle Repair Act,
(Repaired vehicles) If the bond matches the amount owed and the company refuses to relinquish the vehicle, the refusing party can be subject to arrest for a ________ for “Failure to Release a Vehicle After Given Certificate of Notice of Posting .”
second degree misdemeanor
This form is used for towing and storage only?
Certificate of Bond Filed
Upon presentation of a Certificate of Bond to the towing/storage facility, the vehicle
owner is entitled to regain possession. Refusal to release the vehicle constitutes a
1st degree Misdemeanor
A form presented by an owner for such miscellaneous property as televisions and
stereo equipment. It is similar to that applicable to motor vehicles and, in some circumstances, can also be utilized for
repaired vehicles.
Certificate of Bond Filed
