Legal Question in Consumer Law in Illinois
Car sold, and reappeared 2 weeks later
Sold a used car- buyer 19 British girl working here for summer. She returned to England, a friend of hers parked the car locked with a note ''i need help with storing the car for a while. Thanks for your help. '' please ring me at she gave me a number and a name. I called and her friend sent me keys and said she would have the girl get in touch with me. I have not heard from her. What is my responsibility, liability? We do not want to store the car till she returns next summer. are there any alternatives?
Thank you
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Car sold, and reappeared 2 weeks later
You could charge her storage fees, and at that point have a storage lien on the automobile. Provided that you follow the statute EXACTLY, you could obtain a title in your name and sell the car. This is something which is not a do it yourself remedy--you should hire an attorney.
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