California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §21702.5: (a) Any lien on a vehicle or vessel subject to registration or identification under the Vehicle Code that has attached and is set forth in the documents of title to the vehicle or vessel shall have pr

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(a) Any lien on a vehicle or vessel subject to registration or identification under the Vehicle Code that has attached and is set forth in the documents of title to the vehicle or vessel shall have priority over any lien created pursuant to this chapter. (b) Any lien created pursuant to this chapter on a vehicle or vessel subject to registration or identification under the Vehicle Code shall be enforced in accordance with Section 3071 of the Civil Code, in the case of a vehicle, or Section 503 of the Harbors and Navigation Code, in the case of a vessel, and not as prescribed in Sections 21705 to 21711, inclusive. (c) Any lien created pursuant to this chapter on a vehicle or vessel subject to registration or identification under the Vehicle Code shall not include any charges for rent, labor, or other services incurred pursuant to the rental agreement, accruing more than 60 days after the date the lien imposed pursuant to this chapter attaches, as set forth in Section 21705, and before application is made for authorization to conduct the lien sale pursuant to the requirements of Section 3071 of the Civil Code or Section 503 of the Harbors and Navigation Code. (d) Any proceeds from a lien sale shall be disposed of pursuant to Section 3073 of the Civil Code, in the case of a vehicle, or Section 507.5 of the Harbors and Navigation Code, in the case of a vessel. (e) In addition to the right to foreclose on the vehicle, watercraft, or trailer, the owner may have the vehicle, watercraft, or trailer towed from the premises if rent and other charges have not been paid for 60 days and the notice required in Section 21703 has been sent. Not less than 10 days before having the vehicle towed, the owner shall send notice by first-class mail with certificate of mailing to the occupant’s last known address stating the name, address, and telephone number of the towing company and the street address of the location where the towed property can be redeemed. When the towing company takes possession of the vehicle, watercraft, or trailer, the owner shall not be liable for the property or damage to the property. The towing company shall be in compliance with Section 12520 of the Vehicle Code, and shall act in accordance with Section 22658 of the Vehicle Code in removing the property.

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