16No disposal of uncollected goods under this Part if application to court about dispute

16 No disposal of uncollected goods under this Part if application to court about dispute

(1)  A receiver must not dispose of uncollected goods under this Part if –

(a) a dispute exists between the provider and receiver regarding the relevant charge, including such a dispute about the condition of the goods or the nature or quality of any repairs or other work done in connection with the goods; and

(b) an application has been made to a court in relation to the dispute, including but not limited to an application made to the court under section 24 in relation to the goods.

(2)  Subsection (1) does not prevent the receiver from giving notice under this Part of the receiver's intention to dispose of the uncollected goods.