Can I put a lien on a tenant's car?

[Dan Grieve]

I had some tenants move out and they left a mess and an outstanding balance. They say they will pay me back by the end of February, but we'll see. I have all my documents ready to garnish their wages.

As I was cleaning up, I came across the title to their car. My lease agreement says that when a tenant moves out, anything they leave behind becomes my property. I have their title. The car is not mine because I don't have a bill of sale, but can I put a lien on the car?