Can a landlord lien be attached to a vessel adrift?
Vessels adrift as defined in RCW 88.26.020 do not qualify for landlord liens. (6) Can a landlord lien be attached to a vessel moored in a private marina? No, lien foreclosures are defined in RCW 60.10.020 and 61.10.023. (7) What documents does the department require to issue a certificate of ownership for a vessel obtained through the landlord lien procedure? In addition to other documents required by law or rule the department requires: (a) A completed affidavit of sale chattel/landlord lien form provided or approved by the department; or (b) A copy of a court order awarding the vessel to the claimant: In order to remove an existing lien holder from the record, the court order must specifically authorize the removal of the lien. If it does not, the claimant may: (i) Negotiate with a secured party to obtain either a release of interest or a new security agreement; or (ii) Petition the original court that issued the order, or higher court, to have the matter of secured interest resolved
