Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California
Taking CARla from me
Can a United States lienholder reposess a car from the owner temporarily living in Germany for late payments?
Asked on 9/23/05, 2:43 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Carl Starrett
Law Offices of Carl H. Starrett II
Re: Taking CARla from me
If you are in the military, you MIGHT have some protection under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. Otherwise, there is no provision under California law that would prevent the lien holder from repossessing your car if you were behind on payments just because you are living overseas.
Answered on 9/23/05, 3:03 am