Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in New York

car repossessions

when they come to repossess your car, do they have the right to break the lock or gate to get the car.


Asked on 11/08/05, 4:29 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Guy Lewit Guy Mitchell Lewit, Esq.

Re: car repossessions

I don't believe they are allowed to enter an area that has been locked. The law allows them to peacably take repossession. Breaking and entering is not, in my view, allowed. I think they would need a court order...

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Answered on 11/08/05, 6:10 pm


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