Someone is taking legal action against you and if you lose then you will be responsible for the costs as explained in the letter, you need to seek legal counsel to get help in this matter. It's "legalspeak" and it simply means that the attorney for the creditor/person that is bringing the suit (plaintiff) is informing the court and the defendant (debtor) the amount of debt he or she is being sued for plus legal costs and filing/court fees.
Possibly yes. They can resale your repossessed car dirt cheap and sue you for the difference in what you owed and what they got for it. Then they can sue you to collect that difference. If they win the suit they can have the sheriff pick up anything you own to sell at public auction to help pay that money they supposedly "lost". It's possible but not real likely. It depends on the mob that runs the finance Company
Can you live in your home during the redemption period in MN?
You can live in the house 6 months after the Sheriff sale. This is called the redemption period.
My finance company won't repo the car they just want there money. what do I do now?
I am having the same problem and my vehicle is in a shop where a mechanic said he would repair for $400 and went to get it and now he says $2300. told the finance co to go get it and they wont it is almost 3 months past due lost my job, cant get out of the shop, and told them all of this and they still call me twenty times a day saying they want their money, so all I can do is just ignore them and hope they will go get their collaterall sell it and close my file my credit is shot anyway.
How many funeral homes did Service Corporation International have in 1996?
Service Corporation International had 2,832 funeral homes in 1996
Is it illegal to get arrest for the same charge?
Well that depends like if you got arrested for two counts of the same thing that is not illegal as long as you did that same thing twice like you stole two cars but if you stole one car and got arrested for it twice on the same count that is double jeopardy and is illegal in the U.S. Constitution.
Are gated apartment complexes private property?
A gated community or gated apartment complex restricts access with gates, security guards, key cards, or controlled entry systems. This means the property is owned and managed by a private entity—usually a landlord, management company, or HOA—and is not open for public access without permission.
Here’s how it breaks down:
✅ Why Gated Apartment Complexes Are Private Property
Restricted access – Only residents, approved guests, and authorized personnel can enter.
Owned/managed by a private company – Not owned by the government or the public.
Rules and regulations apply – Residents and visitors must follow property rules, such as parking guidelines, noise policies, and security procedures.
Security enforcement – Security guards or management can remove trespassers or deny access to anyone without authorization.
Role of Security Guards
Security guards help enforce this private property status by:
Monitoring all entry points
Checking guest permissions
Preventing unauthorized access
Ensuring resident safety
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If I bring my account up to date will it cancel the reposesion process?
Yes, in most cases if the account is brought up to date, the repossession process will stop. A person will need to go in person to pay the bill and make sure the account is noted that the repossession needs to be stopped.
Can a bank repo a car after the contract has expired and you still owe money on the loan?
A contract for a car loan does not expire. A borrower must pay the balance on the loan in full, according to the terms, in order to take ownership of a car. A lender can repossess a car at any time due to a default on the loan, even if there is only one payment left.
100% I have a 10 block rule. People usually park within 10 blocks of their house/apt. Sometimes I will go farther. That is the oldest trick in th book. I prefer grocery stores. I love to watch them come out with their frozen goods on a hot day and look for their car. They are always confused and cannot figure out why it got repossessed. Make your payments.
Many states require a "Right to Cure and Notice of Intent to Repossess". This letter is sent if a lender accepts two or more late payments. States justify this because the lender is said to have accepted a different course of dealing than was outlined in the contract. The letter demands the customer return to the original terms of the contract and pay their total amount due within a period of days (usually 10). Requirements also varry based on lease or retail contracts. Some states off hand that do not require "cures": Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Oklahoma, New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan.
What is a 1st payment default if it is not later than 30 days?
A first payment default , is when a bank calls the loan on your car because you are late on the first payment, 30 days or not, actually acording to your service agreement you are late like 4 days after the due day. they take it as a personal insult when you miss the first payment, also as a sign of things to come. usually if the repossess your car for a first payment default they will not give it back if you catch the payment. they will call for the full balence on the note and send the car to auction. Check out www.stoptheRepoman.com for other answers like this.
How far in dafault must a person be before vehicle repossesion?
It depends on the contract and how severe the lending institution wants to be.
The finance company has the right to "self-help" in most states. This means they can hire a repo man to come and take the car in a public place as long as they don't breach the peace. So it is not per se illegal to make it more difficult for them to find it. But at some point, purposely hiding a car becomes illegal and a violation of law. In the same vein, the finance company always has the right to sue the person and obtain a right of return action or Order of Replevin. With this in hand, they can engage the Sheriff to come to your house and you MUST turn over the vehicle at that time. So it's a game. The creditor wants to self-help and avoid a lawsuit and the debtor wants to hide it and keep it a little bit longer. At some point it becomes illegal. Legally the leinholder owns the car hiding it can lead to the leinholder taking legal actions and a person could actually get charged with grand theft auto
It depends on the state where you reside, but usually if your business is not protected by a corporation (incorporated), the plaintiff can take whatever they can get their hands on in executing the judgment. A percentage of the equity in your personal residence (real property) is protected. The offended party can also petition the court for you to answer a debtor's exam of assets, or have the Sheriff execute what is called a till taop, meaning they will take any checks you receive for payments, and can take a protion of your register receipts.
Do personal items in a vehicle have to be inventoried when it is repossessed?
Yes, the company has to do an inventory and hold the contents a"reasonable"amount of time for the owner to claim. Check the local court, and see if they have local rules that repo companies go by. State laws may apply, also.
In Canada or the United States a Repossession Agent usually works for a car company, a boat company or anything that costs a lot of money and the person who owns is is in default of their payments. These people at great risk go out on the streets, find whatever it is that they are sent to reprocess and take it back for a percentage of what the thing is that they just reprocessed is valued at.
Each state has its own collection laws. In MS the statute of limitations to collect a debt is three years. You can find this information on numerous websites. I always check the government websites first and if I can't find the answer I try a legal site like Findlaw or Justia.
If you pay your garnishment if full can they still garnishg your checking account?
No they shouldn't.
What can a person be charged with for hiding a vehicle that has a lien on it?
Criminally nothing... Unfortunately its not a crime to not pay your bills. The lien holder can sue you in the civil court for the money that is owed to him on the vehicle that you are hiding though. If he wins then you now have a civil judgment against you on your credit report which in the long term will hurt you more than any immediate effect. If you have a job the person can garnish your wages also. You will never be able to escape a civil judgment until it is paid in full unfortunately. MY suggestion to you would be to return the car in exchange for an agreement that they don't come after you legally.
Can you Carry a Concealed gun on UNC campus?
No. North Carolina law expressly lists any educational property as a restricted place to carry a firearm. So, not only can you not carry on the campus, but you cannot carry on any property owned by any educational institution, such as stadiums, hospitals, etc.
How far behind on child support can you be before your wages can be garnished?
Actually, under the 1986 Child Support Enforcement Act, all orders were to include garnishments. However, the poor accounting habits of the states made this nearly impossible to achieve. Even today, with computers, there are substantial problems with money not being accounted for, or being posted to the wrong account.
It should of course be noted that different legislation exists for all legal matters depending on your country of residence etc.
Can you get money back that the police seized?
In some circumstances, yes. It depends on the exact situation. You should consult a lawyer in your area.