My co-worker bought a house and some land from a man about 6 months to a year ago. When they made the offer on the land, the man was given 3 months from the date of closing for him to remove all his belongings from the land. He left an RV on the land. My co-worker has never gone in the RV because it is padlocked, but it would be easy to get into if she wanted to. My question is, since it has been so long since she bought the place, and since the man has never come to get the RV, when does it legally become her property? And is there a way to get a title on something abandoned like that? P.S. We live in Arkansas, if that matters.
2006-06-24 05:01:49 · 8 answers · asked by PMS 24-7 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
A motor vehicle has a title, just like a property has a deed. Your co-worker should not enter the vehicle because it is not legally his property, even though it is on his property.
There are a few options:
1 he can call the local police and report that there is an abandoned vehicle on his property. they will most likely tow and impound it.
2:have a storage contract written up and mail it to the owner certified mail. Be sure it states that they property owner is not responsible for damage to the vehicle, otherwise, he could be liable, through his property or homeowners insurance, if something happens to it.
The gist is, if the RV is titled property, it remains the property of the titled owner until he transfers the title to someone else. Because it is parked on someone elses property, that property owners bears liability for the RV whether it belongs to him or not.
2006-06-24 05:31:11 · answer #1 · answered by john_stolworthy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A RV is like a car it has a title. It is owned by whoever has the title (my option). Your friend needs to call city services, and have it removed from her property (towed). Do not break the padlock. Might be considered a crime (vandomizm). The city will notify the RV owner that they have it in impound lot. Owner has a chance to reclaim it. I doubt she has any legal claim to it unless she buys it at the city auction for abandoned vehicles.
2006-06-24 05:10:29 · answer #2 · answered by nannetteburton 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever is received with property on the fixed date of transaction that becomes the part of property and your friend has full right to take in to possession of the RV. The previous owner does not have any claim legally on any part of the property after the date of final transaction.
2006-06-24 05:39:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The state you live in does matter. The laws are different. I am not sure about Arkansas but my state allows a 6-month grace period before possession is rightfully yours. It is hard to prove though. You might want to send a certified letter to the owner. For your own proof.
2006-06-24 05:06:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was given 3 months to remove it, it is hers.
Title can be filed for as 'abandoned' --
Grind off the padlock and look inside, it may contain treasures or Horrors.
2006-06-24 05:08:49 · answer #5 · answered by Zarcoff 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to write to the previous owner giving a set period of time to remove the object telling him if it is not removed within that time you will dispose of it in whatever means you think fit,
if he ignores the notice the property becomes yours ie. the new land owners.
2006-06-24 05:07:26 · answer #6 · answered by grizzlyd9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am pretty sure after a small amount of time, it becomes the new owners property. I mean if you rent an apartment and leave stuff...they will keep it.
Not sure on the amount of time..but i think it is pretty short.
2006-06-24 05:05:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was abandoned and he had a time period to get it, I would think it was hers. However, she should consult a lawyer. The dept. of motor vehicles might also be able to help her.
2006-06-24 05:06:59 · answer #8 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋