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Repossessions are usually civil matters, the Police would get involved but only to keep the peace.
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What are the laws regarding reposition after bankruptcy?
can they send a police to my house to repo my car? can they send a police to my house to repo my car?
Can a repo man go to relatives to find the car?
Yes, a repo man is not a police officer. He does not have to abide by police guide lines.
Can the police stop someone whose car is going to be repossessed?
The police can only get involved in a self help repo if there is a breach of peace. If you mean "can the police stop a debtor just so their car can be repoed"? NO Not sure exactly what you are asking.
Can the police make you open your garage for a repo?
No.
What information do you need to ask the police if your car got repoed?
The police are not usually involved in a repo. The finance co. can legally take back their security if you default- and probably won't give it back, but you can contact them if you want to.
Can an investergator get involved in a repo?
If the investegator is acting in his capacity as a police officer, then the repossession would be considered to be done under the color of law. It probably would not be a lawful repossession.
Can a police officer make a repo agent drop a car?
If the repo agent can demonstrate that he has lawful claim to take the car then the Police Officer cannot prevent him.
What can police do if an unlawful repo is reported to them?
An unlawful repo is a theft. Hence it would be handled as such. But most repo companies have the documentation to show they have the right, whether you feel so or not, to take possession of the vehicle. In fact, in most jurisdicitions they advise the police of it before, or right after, attempting the repo. What good would an unlawful repo do someone...they couldn't get title?
In the state of Illinois can the repo man bring a police man to help him repo your car?
An officer can be called to keep the peace. Otherwise, a repo is a civil issue.
Do the police need to be contacted before a repo?
It depends on the locality. In Tennessee, no. A finance company can repo a car at any time if the payment is past due. In some states, it requires a court order and police officer sometimes accompanies the repo agent to the location.
What is against the law in a repo?
WE ACTUALLY HAVE A REPO T.V. SHOW. IF YOUR GATE IS LOCKED THEY CAN'T ENTER. IF YOU GET IN THE CAR THE CAN'T TAKE THE CAR, THAT'S KIDNAPPING (BEING MOVED 3 FEET BEYOND YOU WILL). THEY CAN CALL THE POLICE. YES THE POLICE WILL BE ON THE SCENE WHILE THE REPO MAN DO HIS JOB.
Can one be charged with grand theft auto of you are driving a person's car that is to be repoed and that person left it at your house?
NO !!!this is a civil matter between the lender and the loanee the police will not get involved period.Do you think banks would bother hiring repo morons if they could get the police to do their work for them????
