Court Voids Garage Lien and Vehicle Sale: A Critical Win for Lienholders

When a secured vehicle is wrongfully sold or transferred, every hour counts. Swift legal action—backed by precise knowledge of New York’s Lien Law—often determines whether a lienholder can recover its collateral. A recent ruling by Justice David A. Weinstein offers a powerful reminder: garages that cut corners on notice requirements risk losing their lien rights …

Leasing companies can save a lot of money by contesting this common garage lien swindle

In New York, leasing companies cannot be made to pay garage lien charges unless they specifically agree to do so. Nevertheless, garages frequently assert liens against leased vehicles hoping that the leasing company is unaware of the law and will just capitulate to the garage’s demand. Leasing companies that identify this swindle can block it, …