Legal Question in Business Law in Virginia

My auto shop did work on my car and expected full payment for their work. I could not afford to pay the $800 required to get my car so the car was left on the lot because he would not release the car to me. There are signs on his property saying that payment is expected at the time that work is completed and that they are not liable for your car if it was not picked up. Since then my car was vandalized on his lot and he is now charging me a storage fee because he still won't allow me to pick up my car. I'm wondering if (a), isn't he liable for the vandalism that happened to my car on his lot eventhough signs on his lot says that he's not (b) can he keep my car and charge me a storage fee when he won't release my car because he's still waiting for the payment on the work he did on my car that was vandalized. Either way this auto guy is making out like a thief- he gets paid either way. Is it legal for him to do the things he's doing?

Asked on 8/02/09, 7:06 pm

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

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Yes, he can charge you a storage fee, but he may be liable for the vandalism done to your car while it was in his care and custody.

Answered on 8/08/09, 11:16 am

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