Legal Question in Consumer Law in California

When is a vehicle repossession complete

If a repossessor enters private property to reposses a vehicle, is the repossession complete when the tow truck driver has control of the vehicle, or must he have exited the private property for the repossession to be complete.


Asked on 7/10/01, 1:03 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Roy Hoffman Law Offices of Roy A. Hoffman

Re: When is a vehicle repossession complete

Generally, once a tow truck has "control" of the vehicle during a repossession, there is not much you can do about it. While a "repossessor" cannot enter dwellings, garages, etc., they can generally enter onto private property to gain control of a vehicle.

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Answered on 7/10/01, 1:16 pm


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