what can u do with abandoned vehicle....?

Question

i have an old car that i have on my property that has been there for 4 months. I had told the owner that he could leave it here as long as he works on it & gets it up & running. He has not been by & has not called. It is still sitting in the same place as before. Is there any kind of abandoment law that exist so that i can sell it?

Answer 1

Every state has procedures for dealing with abandoned property, involving notification to the owner & certain time periods. If you follow those you'll avoid liability for illegally converting his property.

Answer 2

You probably can't sell it since you are not the legal owner. You may be able to contact the city and ask them if there is a program to help you, but chances are that you will have to contact a wrecking yard and ask them about coming and hauling it away. You will probably end up paying for it.

Answer 3

I don't know if you can sell it without proof of ownership. You could inform the owner he needs to remove the vehicle our you will have a scrap yard take it away. I believe most scap yards will tow away the vehicle for free as long as they can keep the vehicle.

Answer 4

There are a number of charities that will accept your old car as a donation (which gives you a tax deduction). I think the American Red Cross has such a program.

Answer 5

1st write a "certified" letter to the owner telling s/he that they have 30 days to remove it or you will take legal possession. After the 30 days I believe you take full ownership and can dispose of it any way you want.. Check with your state DMV 1st but I believe thats the way you have to do it.

Answer 6

If the car is still registered in his name it would be considered theft. If the car is unregistered you can call a metal recycling company. They will pay you for it.