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.
No, a repossession agent may not do that. 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. Repossession and replevin are different processes.
Self-help car repossession isn't allowed when it results in a breach of the peace. Texas law doesn't define breach of the peace, but here are a few examples that would generally be considered a breach of the peace: Opening a closed garage door to repo your vehicle. Breaking into a locked gate to repo your vehicle.
A repo man (a person hired by the creditor to take the asset subject to repossession) can come onto your property anytime but cannot enter your house without permission.
You're legally entitled to your personal property. The car loan lender must return that property to you because it doesn't have a legal interest in it.
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.
A reliable, effective way to prevent repossession or get your vehicle back may be a Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing. This form of bankruptcy, as opposed to Chapter 7 bankruptcy, may allow you to catch up on your car loan and repay other debts over a period of three to five years.
A repossession affidavit is a legal statement filed with the Department of Motor Vehicles when you repossess a car from a customer. This document provides details about the repossession such as why and how the vehicle was repossessed. It also informs government authorities that the vehicle has been repossessed.
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.