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…
The tow lot lien sale procedure is a legal process that permits a towing company or a vehicle storage facility to recover the unpaid towing and storage fees through a process of selling the vehicle based on the state lien laws. Although state laws specify the procedures governing lien sales, federal law, including the Servicemembers…
The abandoned vehicle title process is governed by state abandonment laws, statutory notice requirements, and inspection procedures within the motor vehicle title system. In most jurisdictions, ownership is granted after the lien is legally sold or, in limited cases, through a bonded title application. This guide explains the legal definitions of abandoned and unclaimed vehicles…
Military status verification is a procedural compliance requirement in repossession, abandoned-vehicle proceedings, and tow lot lien sales. Before disposing of a vehicle through statutory lien enforcement, lienholders must determine whether the registered owner is on active duty in the military. This verification is required because federal law may restrict enforcement actions involving individuals on active…
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…
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