Can a boarding stable owner put a lien on a horse?

Boarding stable owner has a lien on the animals and things hereinafter mentioned for the value of any unpaid fees for food, care, attendance or accommodation furnished for the horse, and in addition to all other remedies provided by law may detain the horse in his custody and possession until payment in full had been rendered in good funds.

Can a person visit a horse boarding stable?

Visiting horses are not allowed inside the stable stalls (this is for your horses protection) Don’t forget to have them sign Horse-Boarding-Contracts. Horse Boarding Contracts In Detail Every boarding stable owner should hang or post a copy of their barn rules and their Lien on animals and effects, in a conspicuous place in the stables.

Can you sell a horse with an equine legal solutions boarding contract?

If your boarder has signed Equine Legal Solutions’ boarding contract, it specifies that you have an automatic lien on the boarder’s personal for unpaid board, and that you can sell or otherwise dispose of it if it remains on your property after a certain specified time period following termination of the boarding agreement.

Can a boarder be removed from a boarding stable?

In most states, boarding stables have an automatic lien on livestock for unpaid board. Typically, no formal filings are necessary, but the lien applies only for so long as the horses are in the possession of the stable. Having a possessory lien means that once you allow the horses to be removed from your property, you no longer have a valid lien.

Can a boarding stable sell a horse without a contract?

Without a contract stating that the boarding stable can sell the horses AND that the boarder waives his/her rights under the state agister’s lien laws, the lien process is more complicated. In most states, boarding stables have an automatic lien on livestock for unpaid board.

Is there landlord / tenant law for horse boarding?

Landlord/tenant law generally does not apply to horse boarding relationships unless the boarder lives on the stable property. Therefore, in general, the terms of horse boarding relationships are governed solely by contract (written or verbal).

Why do boarding stables evict their boarders?

Here are some commons reasons why boarding stables “evict” boarders: Boarder does not pay on time Boarder does not get along with other boarders Boarder does not get along with barn owners and/or staff

How much notice do you have to give a horse boarding stable?

ELS offers a downloadable horse boarding contract and forms package. How much notice is a boarder required to give a boarding stable before moving out? Boarding contracts usually say how much notice a boarder is required to give before leaving, and often, it is 30 days.