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Repossession

Seizure of property bought on credit for which loan payments are not being received. Please note that when asking a car repossession question, it is often useful to include the state that you live in. This will enable people to give you better answers.

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When your house is repossessed can they take your possessions?

If they forclose and you are not out by the deadline whatever is still in it is usually forfeited (generally) but check laws in your state.

How do you know a marked police car from an unmarked police car?

A marked police car has all the stickers

such as Police, Dial 911 ect.

and an unmarked car is as it says it has none of those decals to indicate it's a police car.

Can you get a car registered if seller didnt sign papers?

No. Your state's department of motor vehicles will require the seller to release the vehicle to you. That individual's signature on the appropriate form(s) provides the required release.

Can a creditor still repo a vehicle if you're willing to pay it off?

Yes. Your willingness to pay it off isn't enough - you need to be able, and be up to date on your payments. Now, if the repo man comes, and you tell him, "look, I have the cash on hand to pay your fees and pay the vehicle off", then he's going to call the finance company and ask how they want to proceed. The finance company would much rather have your money than your car, and will likely say yes.

How will one be able to stop the repossession of a vehicle?

Sometimes one can negotiate with the company holding title to the automobile and work out a payment schedule to pay back the amount in arrears, but some companies will not negotiate at all. The easiest way to prevent a vehicle repossession is to ensure that all payments are made according to the payment terms.

Does the repo people let you know if they are taking your car?

No, otherwise people would hide the vehicle, move it into a garage, etc.

Are there late fees incurred for utility payments that are not made on time?

Late fees can be incurred for utilities payments that are not made on time. These terms will vary depending on what utility company is used, and they should be contacted to learn what late fees and penalties they charge.

Can you repossess property not paid for such as a water pump?

If you have a lien on it, yes. If you don't, then you're going to have to go through the courts.

How long can your wages be garnished in Iowa?

Until the debt is satisfied in full or the garnisher recends the judgment order.

Can a repo man move another car to get to the one up for repo in sc?

No. Unless they're given permission from the owner of the other vehicle, they can only legally enter and move the vehicle they have an order for repossession on. If they move another vehicle, they're guilty of a criminal offense.

Is it legal for the repo company to break into your car once it has been repossessed without a key?

The car is not yours, it belongs to whoever got the repo company to collect it. They can decide what happens to the car, if they instruct the repo company to break into it, then that's what will happen.

How does a Michigan company repo a car in South Dakota?

The creditor is the one who repossesses the car. They simply hire an agent in the area to do the repo. As long as they hold the lien, they're the rightful owners of the vehicle, and have a right to reclaim their property, even across state (and even international) boundaries.

Can a repossession agent take a car without telling you where it's being held?

Yes. When the vehicle is repossessed it no longer belongs to you and there is no requirement to tell you where it will be stored.

I Have id number of a car can i find out who owns the car?

If you have the VIN number, you can have a title search done through the Department Of Motor vehicles. It will not be free. In NYS, they charge around $30.

Is it legal without notice to repossess a vehicle in Indiana for being 12 days late on one payment?

Depends entirely on what the contract you signed says. If you are 1 day late they may be able to repossess the vehicle if that is what the contract says and what your state laws are regarding repossessions. Read your contract.

Will gap insurance pay anything if you owe less than the cars worth?

No it will not pay anything in that case. GAP only covers the difference if the value is less than amount owed.

How do i report a repossessed bike?

If it's repossessed, it's repossessed... there's nothing to report. As long as there's a lien on that vehicle, the lienholder is the rightful owner of it, and can reclaim their property.

Which family deployability checklist will prompt you to make sure that you make arrangements for your car oayments?

A finance family deployability checklist will prompt you to make sure that you make arrangements for your car payments.

Is there anyway of getting out of cosigns like I know you have no ownership to the car but if your signing and paying the car payments dont you get some rights on the car?

No, you don't get any rights over the car. Co-signing just agrees that you have an obligation to pay all or part of the debt in case the other person does not. You can't really 'get out' if it unless you complete the obligation.

Do you have to talk to the repo man if he comes to your job or home?

No, but he'll usually have to give you some notification that your vehicle is being repossessed. By the time he comes to talk to you, it usually means he's already hooked to your vehicle, at which point, it's in his possession, and there really isn't anythiing you can do about it.