2007 - Motor Vehicles: Repossessions

County of Los Angeles
Department of Consumer Affairs
New Consumer Laws 2007

Motor Vehicles: Repossessions

B&P Code Section 7500.1

The law used to require repossessors to remove, inventory, and store personal items in the vehicle. There are times, however, when it is unclear whether property in the vehicle is part of the vehicle or is the personal property of the debtor.

This new law provides that a repossessor is not required to remove property that is attached to the vehicle being repossessed if the repossessor cannot determine whether the item is a personal item. The repossessor is required, however, to notify the debtor that he or she has to contact the finance company to resolve any dispute over personal effects.

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