New York § 180 - 180Artisans' lien on personal property
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 180 — 180Artisans' lien on personal property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 180. 180Artisans' lien on personal property
§ 180. Artisans' lien on personal property. A person who makes, alters, repairs or performs work or services of any nature and description upon, or in any way enhances the value of an article of personal property, at the request or with the consent of the owner, has a lien on such article, while lawfully in possession thereof, for his reasonable charges for the work done and materials furnished, and may retain possession thereof until such charges are paid.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 180
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 180 cover?
Section 180 ("180Artisans' lien on personal property") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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