This form is a Verfied Complaint for Replevin. The plaintiff has filed this action against defendant in order to replevy certain property in the defendant's possession.
This form is a Verfied Complaint for Replevin. The plaintiff has filed this action against defendant in order to replevy certain property in the defendant's possession.
If you hide the property, you are violating your agreement with the creditor, which requires you to make the property available upon demand. You could also be subject to criminal charges. It is a crime to conceal, remove or harm property on which there is a lien with the intent to hinder enforcement of the lien.
You are hereby notified that your description of motor vehicle, year, make, model and VIN #, was lawfully repossessed on Date because you defaulted on your loan with Credit Union Name. The vehicle is being held at location address of vehicle. be sold at public sale. A sale could include a lease or license.
A repo agent can't move another car to get your vehicle without permission. If another vehicle is blocking your vehicle, they will need permission from the owner to move it. Repossession agents can't threaten you, use physical force, or harm you in any way. This is a breach of the peace and is not allowed.
What you can't do to prevent repossession is hide your car. Doing so is a crime in the state of Texas.
But, if the repossession company can't access your car because it is hidden, blocked, or locked up, your lender goes to court to get a replevin. Replevin is a court order compelling the collection of the vehicle.
Ask For A Car Loan Modification – If you can see that you're having trouble paying your car loan avoid a future repossession by asking for a modification of your car loan before you fall behind on payments.
They Can't Breach the Peace Opening a closed garage door to repo your vehicle. Breaking into a locked gate to repo your vehicle. Threatening to use or using physical force on anybody. Threatening to damage or damaging real or personal property.
If your car has a tracker, repo agents can pinpoint its exact location at any time, which makes repossession faster and easier for them. License plate scanners are another tool repo agents use. These devices quickly scan license plates while cars drive through neighborhoods, parking lots, or other public spaces.
Bankruptcy Can Stop the Repossession Process Bankruptcy can sometimes help cancel the debt, or even allow you to stop the repossession process. After filing a bankruptcy petition in bankruptcy court, all creditors are prevented from making any further collection attempts.
After repossession, a consumer may have the option to redeem the vehicle before it is sold by paying the entire outstanding balance of the car loan, including interest, costs, and fees.