Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Nevada

Nevada law provides for a lien for labor, materials, storage or services; detention of vehicle, trailer, recreational vehicle, mobile home, manufactured home, aircraft, equipment or parts. That lien can be foreclosed by following Nevada law.

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Mr. Malikowski is correct. The law in Nevada (found at NRS Chapter 108) allows you to hold the vehicle for payment of the service bill. NRS 108.270 says you "may, without process of law, detain the motor vehicle, ... at any time it is lawfully in the person�s possession until the sum due is paid." In order to perfect a lien against the car, "notice of a lien must be given by delivery in person or by registered or certified letter addressed to the last known place of business or abode of ... [t]he legal owner and registered owner of the property. ... [and] [e]ach person who holds a security interest in the property." Thus, you must try to enable the titled owner and his/her lender (if there is a known loan against the car) opportunity to satisfy your bill before taking further action.

There are many little details regarding the format and timing of the lien, so you should consult an attorney before taking any action to secure the title of the car. The details can trip you up and ruin your opportunity to own the car for your bill, if you do not jump through all the proper hoops. After doing it a few times, you will be able to pursue such liens on your own, but get help on the first few. Good luck!