Dealing with an abandoned vehicle on your property feels straightforward until you try to do it legally. Arizona has clear statutes, specific forms, and real deadlines. What most towing companies and property managers do not realize is that a federal law sits inside that process, and violating it has cost operators hundreds of thousands of…
You pulled an abandoned car from a parking lot three weeks ago. You followed every notice requirement. The 20-day window closed. Now you’re ready to auction the vehicle and recover your storage fees. There’s one check most towing agencies skip at this exact moment, and the Department of Justice has taken companies to court for…
A vehicle may be found on private property without an identifiable owner present. The vehicle has been left there for a few days. Obtaining a title for an abandoned vehicle in Illinois involves a complex legal process. Illinois has strict statutory requirements governing abandoned vehicle title transfers, and the process is not as straightforward as…
An abandoned vehicle located on public or private property in Pennsylvania is subject to specific legal requirements before ownership rights can be established. Applicable procedures govern the ability to register, sell, or dismantle the vehicle. This guide outlines the process relevant to property owners, lienholders, salvors, dealers, and legal professionals involved in abandoned vehicle title…
When a vehicle is found on private or public property for quite some time, it’s possible to claim that vehicle’s title. However, proper protocol must be followed. One cannot simply claim that the vehicle is theirs. There are safeguards in place to protect the current owner and lienholder’s rights to the vehicle. Understanding the Missouri…
A financed vehicle that remains unclaimed at a storage facility may appear to be a straightforward repossession, but additional legal considerations may apply. If the tenant is an active-duty service member, federal law, specifically the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), presents challenges to anyone interested in selling or re-titling that vehicle. Under the SCRA, a…
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