Section 257.135. Liens.

Rule 35. It is an unfair and deceptive practice to:

(a)   Assert, claim, or impose a mechanic's or similar type lien where a facility has violated  the  act  or  these   rules  with  respect    to   the transaction upon which the lien is based.

(b)   Seek the repossession of  a  motor   vehicle  where  a   facility  has violated the act or these rules with respect to the transaction upon which the repossession is based.

(c)  Seek to assert or enforce a lien to the extent of refusing to return a vehicle where the facility has violated the act or these rules  with respect to the transaction upon which the refusal is based.

(d)  Fail to return the customer's vehicle if there is a dispute and the customer has paid the amount of the written estimate and any amount in excess thereof agreed to either orally or in writing by the customer.

History: 1979 AC.