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Ontario Courts have ruled that lien claims that don’t follow the RSLA or TSSEA are
invalid and unenforceable. Read the decisions in full below.

Court of Appeal for Ontario

Connolly v. Advantagewon Inc.

2015 ONCA 709 · October 23, 2015

See para 19 — Lien a creature of statute. Lien does not arise by contract

Superior Court of Justice — Ontario

Mercado v. JK Hunt Trucklines

Unreported · October 22, 2024

$105,000 lien reduced to $6,000

Superior Court of Justice — Small Claims Court

National Bank of Canada v. Green Star Auto Collision

Unreported · October 1, 2025

$105,000 lien reduced to $6,000

*Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act

Superior Court of Justice — Small Claims Court

National Bank of Canada v. Clever Truckers

Unreported

No RSLA lien when non-compliance with the RSLA

Superior Court of Justice — Small Claims Court

National Bank of Canada v. Robbins Towing

Unreported

No RSLA lien when vehicle towed from private property without owner’s consent

Superior Court of Justice — Small Claims Court

National Bank of Canada v. Sava Motor Works

Unreported · November 26, 2025

No RSLA lien when non-compliance with the RSLA

Superior Court of Justice — Ontario

Royal Bank of Canada v. Sava Motor Works

Unreported · August 25, 2025

Repair shop owner was personally liable for repair shop torts of conversion and intentional interference with contractual relations

Court of Appeal for Ontario

SG Air Leasing Ltd. v. Inchatsavane Company (Pty) Ltd.

2015 ONCA 440 · June 17, 2015

See paras 6–11 — Lenders are not entitled to an RSLA lien

Decisions are provided for reference only and do not constitute legal advice. Outcomes depend on the facts, lien structure, and applicable law. Return to RSLA Lien Recovery.

See the Rulings

Connolly v. Advantagewon Inc.

2015 ONCA 709 · October 23, 2015

See para 19 — Lien a creature of statute. Lien does not arise by contract

PDF · 10 pages

Mercado v. JK Hunt Trucklines

Unreported · October 22, 2024

$105,000 lien reduced to $6,000

PDF · 5 pages

National Bank of Canada v. Green Star Auto Collision

Unreported · October 1, 2025

$105,000 lien reduced to $6,000

*Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act

PDF · 4 pages

National Bank of Canada v. Clever Truckers

Unreported

No RSLA lien when non-compliance with the RSLA

PDF · 6 pages

National Bank of Canada v. Robbins Towing

Unreported

No RSLA lien when vehicle towed from private property without owner’s consent

PDF · 2 pages

National Bank of Canada v. Sava Motor Works

Unreported · November 26, 2025

No RSLA lien when non-compliance with the RSLA

PDF · 2 pages

Royal Bank of Canada v. Sava Motor Works

Unreported · August 25, 2025

Repair shop owner was personally liable for repair shop torts of conversion and intentional interference with contractual relations

PDF · 8 pages

SG Air Leasing Ltd. v. Inchatsavane Company (Pty) Ltd.

2015 ONCA 440 · June 17, 2015

See paras 6–11 — Lenders are not entitled to an RSLA lien

PDF · 6 pages