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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Default.--An owner may not initiate an action to enforce the owner's lien established under section 5605 (relating to owner's lien) until the occupant has been in default continuously for a period of at least 30 days.
(b) Rights of owner.--
(1) After the occupant has been in default continuously for a period of at least 10 days, the owner may deny the occupant's access to the leased space.
(2) After the occupant has been in default continuously for a period of at least 30 days, the owner may enter and remove the personal property from the leased space to another suitable storage space pending its sale or other disposition.
(c) Towing authorized.--
(1) If the occupant is in default continuously for a period of at least 60 days and the property claimed is a motor vehicle, trailer or watercraft, the owner may tow the property.
(2) If the motor vehicle, trailer or watercraft is towed, the owner is not liable for any damage to the motor vehicle, trailer or watercraft not caused by negligence of the owner once an adequately insured or bonded tower takes possession of the property.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 12 Pa.C.S.A. Commerce and Trade § 5606. Enforcement of owner's lien - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-12-pacsa-commerce-and-trade/pa-csa-sect-12-5606/
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