06/10/2026
Can a storage provider assert a lien over property belonging to a company it never dealt with directly? The Ontario Superior Court addressed that question in Interload Truck Services Ltd. v. General Motors of Canada Co., in a dispute involving 655 storage containers deposited by a transportation intermediary.
The decision offers important guidance for logistics providers, warehouse operators, and property owners navigating lien claims under Ontario's Repair and Storage Liens Act.
Our latest blog breaks it down: https://ow.ly/GI0O50Z9p4c
Ontario court limits storage lien claim where containers were stored by an intermediary without timely owner notice.