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A mechanic’s lien is a security interest in real or personal property that is acquired by someone who adds material or labor to improve the property. A mechanic’s lien usually remains in effect until the lien holder (the auto repair shop) is paid for the material or labor added to the property. For a movable piece of property like a car, the property owner’s failure to pay the auto repair shop for material or labor may allow the auto repair shop to keep possession of the car until the owner pays for the material and labor. In the auto repair context, a mechanic’s lien is sometimes called a garageman’s lien.

In Louisiana, a mechanic's lien, also known as a garageman's lien in the context of auto repairs, is a legal claim against a vehicle for unpaid repairs or improvements made by an auto repair shop or mechanic. Under Louisiana law, mechanics and auto repair shops can file a lien on a vehicle they have serviced or repaired if the owner fails to pay for the services rendered. This lien gives the repair shop the right to retain possession of the vehicle until payment is made. The specific procedures to perfect and enforce a mechanic's lien, including notification requirements and time limits for filing the lien, are outlined in the Louisiana Revised Statutes. It is important for both vehicle owners and repair shops to understand their rights and obligations under the law regarding mechanic's liens to ensure proper legal processes are followed.

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