Car Repossession Personal Belongings

Summary

In Georgia, lenders must notify you of their intent to sell a repossessed vehicle. You have the right to retrieve personal belongings from the repossessed car. If the lender refuses, consider filing a police report or seeking legal advice. The repossession company doesnt have a specific timeline to inform you about the cars location, but they must allow you to recover personal items. Contact them immediately for assistance.

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Susie Stevenson
Hi Susie Stevenson, nice to meet you. How may I assist you with your legal issue today?
My car was repossessed with my purse that contained some medication that i need for lupus and high blood pressure. Called the lender and was basically told sorry for your luck. I wont tell you who picked up your car
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Susie. Could you please tell me which state you're in? Laws regarding repossession can vary by location.
Georgia
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Susie. In Georgia:
- Lenders must notify you of intent to sell the vehicle after repossession.
- You have a right to retrieve your personal belongings from the repossessed vehicle.
- If they refuse, consider filing a police report or seeking legal advice.
How long after reposessing it do they have for letting me know where it is to get my belongings
In Georgia, the repossession company doesn't have a specific timeline to inform you about the location of your car. However, they must allow you to recover personal items. It's advisable to contact them immediately.