Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Iowa

vehicle repairs made - not paid for still have vehicle

I own an auto body repair business and custom painted something for a customer. The customer has not paid for it or come to get it what rights do I have? How long do I have to give the customer? Can I sell it to some one else?


Asked on 2/23/07, 11:25 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Anderson Anderson Business Law LLC

Re: vehicle repairs made - not paid for still have vehicle

Most states have a LIEN statute that lets you sell the car (after notice and a few other hoops) to satisfy the lien.

WHat is cost of job vs. value of car (before painting)?

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Answered on 2/23/07, 12:07 pm


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