Q: Can a marina owner move someones boat to another slip without boat owners permission?
And what are the reprecussions of doing it?
A:
This very likely does not involve admiralty or maritime law. Most likely any legal
issue would be a contract question subject to your State law. I recommend you
call a lawyer locally, provide or describe the contract, if any, and look for local lawyers who offer a free initial consultation. If there are multiple lawyers listed free initial consultation you may be able to obtain a reliable answer without cost. Try several if you wish to per the above, Tom Evans Injury At Sea
Tim Akpinar agrees with this answer
A:
It could depend on the terms of the facility's agreement. I can't speak for California law specifically, but as a general matter nationwide, I've seen dockage agreements that include provisions allowing moving vessels for special events, safety considerations, emergencies, or other circumstances. I agree with Mr. Evans - these settings could involve elements of state law. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
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