Can an idividual file a lein in Tennessee on atv for past due parts, labor and storage fees? if so, HOW?

Again im a motorcycle tech in the state of Tennessee were i own my own "private" performance shop and I repaired a friends atv for him after we agreed (with a signed invoice) on price for parts and labor of $1000.00 (1/3 of the total value of the atv) I collected $100.00 from him 3 months ago and havent seen or talked with him since, (Therfore im charging $15.00 a day storage since date of last payment) we agreed on weekly payments which he has made only one (3 months ago). he wont return my calls and dodges me. I have been finished with this atv and it has just been sitting for 6 months. And yes he does own it outright, There is no outstanding loan on the atv.

I am Not a licensed business, I build custom performance sportbikes and ATV's.

yes you go down to the county court and file a mechanics lien with the Clerk there. Once the lien is filed and he has been notified, he has only a certain amount of time to pay for and pick up the ATV. if the person fails to do so after that, you can file for a title in your name as an abandoned vehicle. it does not matter if your licensed or not, you both entered into a signed agreement and even if it was verbal, it is still legally binding. you will find the proper forms to fill out and file at the clerks office.

Unless he signed an invoice for the services, you have no proof of what you are claiming which makes this a civil matter. You can try suing him. But, you may lose for not having documented proof of what you are claiming.

I would send him a demand for payment letter via certified mail and if he does not pay you, then file a case in small claims court.

If you watch any of the court TV shows like Judge Joe Brown or People's Court, you will understand what I am saying. If not, and you have the time, start watching them!