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Can I get a mechanic's lien, a possessory lien, or a chattel lien on a motorhome if I just do occasional mechanic work, and so I do not have a license?

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I have stored a motorhome for almost 2 years with a verbal contract to be paid a monthly fee, and I have done many repairs where the owner bought the parts and I made the repairs. Now he wants to remove the motorhome from my property without paying me. Can I file a mechanics lien, possessory lien, or chattel lien, and keep the vehicle until I am paid? I live in the State of Washington.

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Yes, you may assert and file a mechanic's lien on the property. In addition, you can also prohibit the customer from entering your property, as if he does so without your consent, you would be able to file a claim of trespass against him as well.

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But his attorney has told us that we do not have the right to do a mechanic's lien because we are not licensed. I called the WA State Dept. of Licensing and was told that as long as I don't make over $12000.00 in one year I don't have to be licensed. So, you are sure that in the State of WA a mechanic's lien is legal for me to file, and legal for me to keep the vehicle until paid?

Posted by D. WINOGO ESQ. 18 days and 9 hours ago.

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Typically, you do not need a license. However, if you earn more than $12,000 per year doing this type of work, you will need to apply for a license.

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Yes, you may assert and file a mechanic's lien on the property. In addition, you can also prohibit the customer from entering your property, as if he does so without your consent, you would be able to file a claim of trespass against him as well.

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Typically, you do not need a license. However, if you earn more than $12,000 per year doing this type of work, you will need to apply for a license.

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Can I get a mechanic's lien, a possessory lien, or a chattel lien on a motorhome if I just do occasional mechanic work, and so I do not have a license?

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Yes, you may assert and file a mechanic's lien on the property. In addition, you can also prohibit the customer from entering your property, as if he does so without your consent, you would be able to file a claim of trespass against him as well.

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Typically, you do not need a license. However, if you earn more than $12,000 per year doing this type of work, you will need to apply for a license.

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