Don’t Get Stuck With Boats You’re Not Getting Paid For
As a marina, dock, or dry storage facility, unpaid storage fees can tie up your space and your revenue. At KPG Lien Services, we help you take control. Our boat storage lien service gives you the legal power to recover fees or claim ownership when boat owners abandon payment — or the boat itself.
We help you file liens the right way, notify the right people, and follow the process to either get paid or auction the boat. It’s legal. It’s fast. It’s stress-free.
When a boat owner fails to pay their storage bill, Florida law allows the storage facility to place a lien on the boat — a legal claim that lets you collect the money you’re owed or take ownership through public sale.
Boat storage liens apply to vessels 30 feet or shorter that are docked, dry-stored, or parked on your property. If the bill goes unpaid, the lien gives you a clear legal route to protect your income.
1. Storage Agreement
You must have a written contract with the boat owner. It should outline rates, duration, location (dock/slip/lot), and payment terms. If you don’t have one, we’ll help you create a valid agreement.
2. Send Legal Notice
If the customer doesn’t pay, you must notify them — in writing — of the amount due and your intent to file a lien. We take care of this notice, ensuring it’s sent on time and documented.
3. File the Lien
Once the deadline passes without payment, we file the lien with the appropriate agencies. This puts a formal legal claim on the boat.
4. Publish Legal Ad
Florida law requires public notice of the lien before any sale. We handle the legal ad for you in a local newspaper to meet compliance.
5. Auction the Boat
If the fees are still unpaid, the final step is to auction the vessel. Proceeds are used to cover your unpaid balance.
Florida’s storage lien laws apply specifically to vessels up to 30 feet in length. Whether it’s a skiff, bowrider, jet boat, or sailboat, we can help. If you’re storing larger vessels, call us — we’ll walk you through other recovery options tailored for bigger boats.
We keep your marina or facility running — without unpaid inventory taking up space.
Call KPG Inc. Today
📞 Contact No. 561-562-3826
✉ Email: Contact@kpglienservices.com