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If there is an attempt to repossess and you decide to keep the vehicle can they legally charge the customer for the repossession fee?
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∙ 14y ago
In most states, yes. Provided the repossession company made a good faith effort to secure the unit, especially if their efforts motivated the borrower to make good on the bad debt.
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Can you legally repossess your car with a lien on the title?
That is the only way you can repossess a vehicle. Repossession comes under the UCC which grants a lienholder the right to repossess but only if they have perfected their lien by filing it on the title. One caveate is in most states the lienholder can not repossess a vehicle that is under a mechanic's lien without first paying that lien.
How many payment do you have to be behind before they can repossess in the state of MN?
It depends on the terms of the contract. Legally if you miss 1 payment you are delinquent and they can start repossession proceedings on their vehicle.
How can you legally repossess a car in Florida that you hold a lien on?
Your best bet would be to contact a repossession company there. You happen to be very lucky, there are some major companies there that are extremely effective. Check your local yellow pages.
Can a repo man shine a flashlight in your house?
A Repossession Agent, if he's operating under the law, CAN go on your property to locate and repossess the item he is legally entitled to. The law does no address such acts as shining a flashlight in your window.
How many days you have to be behind before they can legally do a repossession in Arizona?
The limit is in the contract you signed. It likely says that when you are in default the lender can repossess. That means anytime you are behind at all... even one day, although most places wouldn't do that. They would rather get the payment rather than go to the trouble to repossess.
How long before they can repossess you car in Virginia?
The lender can legally take the vehicle one day after the payment is due. That is, on the day the payment is late, the lender can begin repossession efforts. The day the payment is late, the contract is void.
Can a consumer legally hide a motor vehicle in repossession?
No you can not "legally" hide a vehcile being sought for repossession. In most states you can be charged with a felony for hiding one.
Can you legally repossess a private party RV in WA?
Only if you have a lien on it.
How many payments can you miss before your car will be repossessed?
Legally if you miss 1 payment you are delinquent and they can start repossession proceedings on their vehicle. Remember it is not your car until you pay for it. It belongs to the lender.
You bartered your car on Craigslist for some work to be done around your house It was never done Can you repo the car?
The only way you could repossess the vehicle legally is if you maintained a lien on the title or if the title remained in your name--and in most states the title was perfected (registered with the state DMV).Any attempt to take the vehicle back otherwise could result in criminal charges.Additionally, specific laws must be followed in most states to repossess property. Failing to do so often results in a wrongful repossession and return of the property to the person from whom it was repossessed. Substantial fines and criminal charges can be placed against those who wrongfully repossess.
What is a self help repo state?
A self-help repossession state is one where a creditor is legally allowed to repossess collateral without going through the court system. In these states, creditors can take back the property if the debtor has defaulted on the loan agreement. Self-help repossession states typically have specific rules and regulations that creditors must follow when repossessing property.
Can a vehicle repossession agent legally call your job and pretend to be a cop?
No.
