The Repair and Storage Liens Act (“Act”) is an intricate and complex statute that governs the rights of lien claimants with respect to possessory and non-possessory liens. A lien claimant, otherwise known as a "repairer" and/or "storer", as defined under the Act, has a possessory lien if the lien claimant maintains possession of the article. A common example of this is when a lien claimant stores a motor vehicle, and maintains possession of this vehicle. If the lien claimant releases the vehicle, it would have a non-possessory lien so long as the lien claimant complied with the Act.

Most often, the RSLA is applied to cases dealing with motor vehicles, and other articles as defined under the Act, where repair or storage services are provided. Further issues relate to the priority of lien claims, as well as the application of other statutory provisions that are to be read in conjunction with the RSLA.

Our team understands how to navigate the application of the RSLA and offer client-centered solutions. We are ready to protect your interests and are prepared to handle any form of RSLA dispute, whether it is a negotiated settlement or an application to Court and trial.