Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Massachusetts

My car was repossessed 3 weeks ago. Since the day it was taking I have been trying to reach the company that took the car to retrieve my belongings. They have made no attempt to contact me or return my numerous messages. What are the laws for this situation,


Asked on 2/11/13, 7:56 am

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Thomas Beauvais Thomas Beauvais, Attorney at Law

If they refuse to return your personal property, you may bring an action for conversion, which is the legal term for stealing. You'll need to make a list of all the property in the vehicle and their reasonable values. The tough part will be proving what was actually in the vehicle. You'd be well served by first sending a demand letter, by certified mail, to return the listed property. If they won't respond to the letter, then bring a small claims action.

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Answered on 2/11/13, 8:09 am


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