Legal Question in Business Law in Texas

Abandoned business, property claim

A car repair business has been abandoned and my car is still on the lot to be repaired. no indication of owner leaving. lot is not locked . do i have a right to go get my car, it needs to be towed. local law enforcement has given me no answers and they know the business is abandoned


Asked on 10/27/05, 9:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Peter Bradie Bradie, Bradie & Bradie

Re: Abandoned business, property claim

If you can enter the lot without opening a gate or some other forced entry, you can repossess your car and have it towed to where you want it. However if there's a closed gate, even if unlocked, you'll need court orders to go upon the property and repossess your car.

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Answered on 10/28/05, 9:01 am


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