Proving again that the truth is stranger than fiction...
I’ll be picking out a specific case out of the hundreds
I’ve worked on in the past years and give you a brief
rendition of the facts and outcome. And, I may cover pertinent equine related topics.
Taking advantage of situations that have occurred to others may lead
you to say things to yourself like, “Boy I’m glad
that didn’t happen to me!” Anyway, for sheer entertainment
value, you’ll like them.
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NAES BLOG - May 2020
A very large problem confronting all of us who own a stable or care for horses is the tragedy of the person who has lost their job. The result of the COVID –19 virus is that many horse people, a usually kind and understanding bunch, are forced to “NOT PAY” the overdue board bill.
As the stable/ranch owner, all the overdue invoices (boarding, training, etc.,) must be paid or your business is headed for bankruptcy. You must contact your stable/ranch attorney and plan to file a lien. Generally, these liens are titled “Feed Lien,” or “Agister’s Lien.”
Unfortunately, when going to the County Clerk’s office, be prepared to receive a blank stare after you’ve mentioned the names of the liens you’re requesting. You must be fully aware of the specific lien requirements which you will need if you decide to handle the situation legally.
Of course, the best actions on your part; you must be so very kind and polite to your boarder because each customer feels bad enough about the situation. Being rude will not be the way to encourage them to pay the boarding invoice.
To help in finding each of the 50 states’ feed or Agister’s Liens, NAES has provided a list and text of each of the 50 state’s statutes. Because NAES does not represent any legal opinions whatsoever, you must verify each statute with your own legal counsel.
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May 2020
Know Your State
Feed Lien Laws
It is helpful for boarding stable owners to be an expert in their own state’s feed lien laws, (sometimes called agister’s laws).
With the economy as it is, your signed boarding contract is crucial.
Jurisdictions may allow ownership to pass to you after a certain number of days of abandonment or non-payment of past due bills.
Be sure to have an attorney review the boarding contract and the attorney should review your state’s Feed Lien Laws. |
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