2014 Virginia Code
Title 43 - Mechanics' and Certain Other Liens
§ 43-31. Lien of innkeepers, etc


VA Code § 43-31 (2014) What's This?

Every innkeeper and the keeper of a boardinghouse or house of private entertainment shall have a lien upon, and may retain possession of, the baggage and other property of his guest or boarder brought upon his premises, and also upon the property of the employer of such guest or boarder, controlled and brought upon the premises by such guest or boarder in the course of his employment, for the proper charges due from such guest for his board and lodging.

Code 1919, ยง 6444.

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