SCRA towing compliance refers to federal statutory considerations that may apply when towing companies or vehicle storage facilities handle vehicles owned by individuals in military service. The imposition of legal restrictions by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act has the potential of influencing the practice of towing, impoundment, lien enforcement, and disposal of vehicles. This article…
When a vehicle is towed and placed into storage at a vehicle storage facility, statutory responsibilities begin once the vehicle enters storage. The Texas VSF regulations require the facilities to follow a structured vehicle storage facility notification procedure that establishes notice procedures for both vehicle owners and storage facilities. The following article outlines the VSF…
Selling an abandoned car with no title sounds simple, but in practice it rarely is. In most states, you cannot lawfully sell an abandoned vehicle unless you first follow a state-approved process that gives you legal authority to transfer or dispose of it. A no-title situation does not automatically mean a car is junk or…
Seeing an abandoned car can spark a simple question. Can you claim an abandoned car if no one seems to want it? The short answer is that an abandoned vehicle is never just free for the taking. Claiming abandoned vehicles is a legal process tied to state law, DMV rules, and confirmation that the vehicle…
Getting a title for an abandoned vehicle is not about stumbling onto a free car. It is a technical, state-governed process designed to protect the original owner, lienholders, and in some cases servicemembers whose rights remain active even after a vehicle appears unclaimed. Before any title is issued, the law requires proof that the vehicle…
In order to avoid fines for non-compliance with the SCRA when repossessing a vehicle, it’s crucial that automobile lenders and dealers understand how this law affects them.
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