How to gain ownership of abandoned car in my yard?
02-25-2013, 05:34 AM
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Re: How to gain ownership of abandoned car in my yard?
I say the easiest way to do this is to contact him and give him an opportunity to come get the car, but make sure he gives you rent before he has the car turned back over to him, even though it's a slim chance that would work. if you sell through DMV legal process, he may come back later and sue you, and after lawyer fees, you might as well have bought an M3 legally
02-25-2013, 06:40 AM
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Re: How to gain ownership of abandoned car in my yard?
As someone said, go to the DMV with the VIN. Apply for an abandoned vehicle.
Process is here;
http://www.dmv.state.va.us/vehicles/#abandoned.asp
Its fairly easy. Provided its titled in state, you get info on the owner, send them a letter via certified mailed (make sure to keep the receipt). Wait 30 days, if no word, go back to the DMV with the mail receipt, OR the original undeliverable letter UNOPENED, and you can title the vehicle in your name. I usually put in the letter that "Either pay XXX dollars for (insert reason), or in accordance to VA law, I will be titling your vehicle." If there are liens on the vehicle, you need to contact the lien holders stating that either the lien has been satisfied or they are uninterested in staking a claim on the vehicle. If they don't want to do that, best bet is part out the car.
Process is here;
http://www.dmv.state.va.us/vehicles/#abandoned.asp
Its fairly easy. Provided its titled in state, you get info on the owner, send them a letter via certified mailed (make sure to keep the receipt). Wait 30 days, if no word, go back to the DMV with the mail receipt, OR the original undeliverable letter UNOPENED, and you can title the vehicle in your name. I usually put in the letter that "Either pay XXX dollars for (insert reason), or in accordance to VA law, I will be titling your vehicle." If there are liens on the vehicle, you need to contact the lien holders stating that either the lien has been satisfied or they are uninterested in staking a claim on the vehicle. If they don't want to do that, best bet is part out the car.
02-25-2013, 08:00 AM
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Re: How to gain ownership of abandoned car in my yard?
edit
someone else said it better
shucks...
I`m thinking e30 with knock of bits glued to it
OP PIX OR IT NVR HAPPENED
someone else said it better
shucks...
OP PIX OR IT NVR HAPPENED
Last edited by Hooch; 02-25-2013 at 08:04 AM.
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