A breach of the peace during a repossession can occur when a repo agent uses force, threats, intimidation, or other conduct that turns a self-help repossession into a serious confrontation. As a reminder from Blog #1 of our Illegal Repossession 101 series, just because a lender has a right to repossess a vehicle does not...
Part 1: When They Had No Right to Take the Car An illegal car repossession can occur when a lender, finance company, repossession company, or repo agent takes a vehicle without having the legal right to possess it. When I tell someone that our firm represents consumers in illegal car repossession cases across the country,...
When is a repossession complete? The answer may depend on when the repossession agent obtained sufficient dominion or control over the vehicle. And in some cases, a difference of only a few seconds can matter. Here’s a question that sounds ridiculously simple: When has a car actually been repossessed? You would think there would be...
Vehicle repossession can be a harrowing experience in the realm of financial struggles. It’s not just about losing a possession; it’s about the complexities of legality, emotions, and what constitutes a breach of peace in such a scenario. Let’s delve into what exactly a breach of the peace entails in the context of vehicle repossession....
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