Landlord's lien

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-002919",
  "term": "Landlord's lien",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A legal right held by a landlord to seize a tenant's personal property located on the leased premises as security for unpaid rent or other lease obligations. This lien allows the landlord to take possession of the tenant's belongings if the tenant defaults on their payments. The specific conditions and enforcement of such liens are strictly regulated by state statutes.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/landlord-s-lien/"
}