An ex-housemate moved out over 8 months ago and will not come pick up his expensive motorcycle that's chained to my back deck. I've called and written him several times, is there a way I can sell it without the keys or title? I live in Arlington Virginia.
2007-01-10 05:22:17 · 17 answers · asked by Amanda 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Go to your town clerk and ask for an 'abandoned belongings' document. You can file it in the court system, and get a judgment to seize it. Then take the judgment to the dmv and have a new title issued in your name. The owner will be notified of your efforts and either fight it, or take the bike.
2007-01-10 05:28:59 · answer #1 · answered by FRANKFUSS 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Just get the lien for storage....small claims court (of course the storage fee will be far more than the bike is worth). Of course Virginia law and Maryland law might be different but I doubt that much different. Make sure when you do anything you have the vehicle numbers, there is a plate and/or stamped numbers on the bike, also the engine number which should be right out where it is easily seen, they frame/vehicle number most often is the same.
2007-01-10 05:42:50 · answer #2 · answered by ramarro smith shadow 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You might be able to file for title with the DMV for unpaid storage fees. Call them and ask. You will need to have sent him a bill for the fees, however. Most states allow $35-50 a DAY in storage fees, so this could add up fast.
BTW, sending him the bill for 8 months storage might encourage him to come get it in the middle of the night. At least it would be off your deck...
2007-01-10 05:31:48 · answer #3 · answered by J.R. 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No you can not sell the motorcycle. That suxs uh. You can not go get a new title because they will need to see some photo I.D to make sure it was registered to you in the first place. You might beable to get keys for it by calling the manufacture and telling them you lost the keys and need a new set, but you have to pay for it. I mean you can try to sell it and tell them you have no title or do you have no keys. You wont get far though. You could trash the bike and take it all apart and sell the parts or take the metal and aluminum to a place who takes that kinda of stuff and get money for it. Well good luck
2007-01-10 05:35:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
In all actual, i could attempt to touch him and supply the stuff back. in case you do not, it's going to make you appear to be the undesirable guy interior the entire wreck-up concern and make issues awkward for you in case you ever see him, his pals, his kinfolk, or everybody linked with him back. If he does not worry to touch you interior yet another 2 weeks, i could say bypass forward and sell them.
2016-10-30 13:16:37 · answer #5 · answered by lobos 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frankfuss has a handle on it in the first answer. But also, inasmuch as the law requires that you be responsible for the item that is on your property, you should immediately start sending the person bills for monthly storage and security.
2007-01-10 18:56:50 · answer #6 · answered by ericscribener 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why would you want to sell it. It is not yours. Contact his family members if possible. If they or him can not be found consult a lawyer for options.
2007-01-13 05:51:00 · answer #7 · answered by derivedfool 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your local Department of Motor Vehicles and see what they require.
2007-01-10 06:57:53 · answer #8 · answered by strech 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, check with your local and state police and DMV. They can help you figure this one out. I personally don't understand how anyone could do that...but this is America.
What kind of bike is it btw??
2007-01-10 07:05:06 · answer #9 · answered by vamedic4 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Can you post the make and model of the bike? Someone here might buy it from you.
2007-01-11 01:01:59 · answer #10 · answered by ctpaddler2000 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋