Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Florida

Re: Vechile finance Document

If you are saying you want to keep the vehicle without paying for it, then that would arguably be theft as well as breach of contract. Your former employer could have you arrested as well as sue you for the money.

If you are saying you want to keep paying for the van but would rather not pay through the employer, then it depends on how the financing contract is drawn up. If there is a separate financing company, you can simply ask the employer if they would agree to have the contract transferred to you. If so, you, the company and the financing company can draw up a new contract.

Last, if there is something that you have not mentioned - perhaps the company owes you money and you want to keep the van instead, then again you need to negotiate with the company.

But there is no right to keep the van without paying for it just because you separated from the company, unless you have an agreement (preferably in writing) that allows you to do so. Be sure to read the contract closely to see exactly what your rights and responsibilities are.

Jeff Sheldon

Jeffrey L. Sheldon, Esquire

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