Legal Question in Consumer Law in Florida

Can I transfer the Title?

I bought a car for my little sister under the agreement that she would pay me back and a few other agreements. Now that she has backed out of her end of the deal I told her that I want the car paided in full immediately or the car back until she can do so. Once it is paid for I told her I would put it into her name only. At this point she has the car and I have the title. She has refused my request and now I want to know if I can go have the car put in only my name being that the title states me OR her on it or should I just leave the title alone and take her to small claims court?


Asked on 8/11/06, 10:18 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: Can I transfer the Title?

You should try to get the car until she pays you for it. You should not own a car that you do not drive. There are liability issues that come with ownership. Either she should have the car and the title or you should. If you want her to keep the car, get the title in her name only, but have her sign a note and agree to a payment schedule. Then, if she breaches that agreement -- take her to court.

The alternative is for you to keep the car and the title until she pays you for it -- then give her both.

Alan Wagner

Tampa, Florida

www.wagnerlaw.com

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Answered on 8/12/06, 9:30 pm


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