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Section 16-502 – Hotel Keeper’s Lien

    (a)    A hotel keeper has a lien on the baggage or other property in the hotel which belong to or are under the control of a guest for any charge due or to become due to the hotel keeper for:         (1)    The price or value of food or accommodation;         (2)    The amount of any loan or advance; or […]

Section 16-503 – Lien of Person Taking in Boarders

    (a)    Any person who takes boarders or lodgers into his house has a lien on the furniture or other property which the boarder or lodger has on the person’s premises for the contract price due or to become due for the room or board furnished.     (b)    The person may retain possession of the property to which the […]