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What is the difference between Section 23 and Section 24 applications under Ontario’s Repair and Storage Liens Act (RSLA)?

by Michelle Haigh | Sep 21, 2025

Section 23 and Section 24 of the RSLA both deal with liens on vehicles or equipment, but they apply at different stages and serve different purposes. Under Ontario’s Repair and Storage Liens Act: Section 23 — Determination of rights by the courtThis is used when there...

What Section 24 arguments help when storage rates exceed municipal by-law limits for large construction machinery?

by Michelle Haigh | Sep 21, 2025

When storage rates exceed local limits, PPSA lienholders can cite municipal by-laws and TSSEA rules to have the charges reduced. An expert affidavit on permitted rates strengthens the application. We use municipal rate caps and TSSEA rules to lower excessive storage...

How should lenders proceed when multiple RSLA liens are filed against the same financed car by different tow operators?

by Michelle Haigh | Sep 21, 2025

Multiple liens can create competing claims and confusion over charges. A Section 23 application allows the court to sort priorities and ensure only valid, non-duplicated charges are paid. We resolve competing RSLA liens efficiently to protect PPSA lender interests:...

What remedies exist if a lien claimant tries to sell a forklift before the 21-day RSLA notice period expires?

by Michelle Haigh | Sep 21, 2025

The PPSA lender can bring an urgent Section 23 application to halt the sale and seek costs. Proof of premature sale activity helps the court order immediate relief and preserve the lender’s priority. We stop premature RSLA sales and secure immediate court protection...

How can a secured creditor verify that all RSLA notices of intention to sell were properly served on every PPSA party?

by Michelle Haigh | Sep 21, 2025

Request all proof of service, mailing receipts, and affidavits of service. If notices were missed or incomplete, a Section 23 application can challenge the sale or distribution of proceeds. We ensure RSLA sale notices are properly served and challenge defective...
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