Vermont § 2585 - Hotel lien

Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 2585 — Hotel lien, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 2585. Hotel lien

  • (a) A hotel shall have a lien for the reasonable value of any service furnished or for
    the amount of any accommodation extended by cashing drafts, checks, or otherwise to
    a person upon all baggage and other property belonging to or under the control of
    such person and in or on the premises of such hotel and may retain possession of such
    property until the same are paid. (b) The hotel may enforce the lien by sale as provided in 9 V.S.A. §§ 1952 and 1953. The owner of such property subject to hotel lien who desires to question the reasonableness
    of such charges shall have the rights provided in 9 V.S.A. § 1954. (Added 1967, No. 202, § 5, eff. April 17, 1967.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 2585

What does Vermont Statutes Online § 2585 cover?

Section 2585 ("Hotel lien") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Vermont § 2585?

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Is this the official text of Vermont law?

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How does Vermont § 2585 apply to my situation?

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