QUESTION
Is it legal for them to charge me $50 to get my stuff back?
Asked on Dec 19th, 2014 on Bankruptcy - New York
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My car was repossessed. They did not knock on the door even though someone was home (8:00 A.M.) so I was not given an opportunity to get my belongings out.
3 ANSWERS
Commercial & Bankruptcy Law Attorney serving Powell, OH
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Ronald K. Nims
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The lender has no right to keep your personal property which was in the car. So they have no right to charge you to return the property.
Answered on Dec 22nd, 2014 at 7:30 AM
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Unfortunately you've given to little information for anyone to answer this question responsibly. Where you in a bankruptcy at the time your car was repossessed? In that case they should return the vehicle and charge nothing. On the other hand, if you were not under the protection of the bankruptcy court and the repossession we're done according to state law, probably someone is entitled to a fee for returning the vehicle. You would do well to consult a bankruptcy or consumer law lawyer.
Answered on Dec 22nd, 2014 at 7:25 AM
They do not have to do that but you can go get it still.
Answered on Dec 22nd, 2014 at 7:23 AM