When a car dealership accepts a vehicle with a lost title as a trade-in, is it legal for them to withhold payment on the trade-in vehicle until they receive a new title from the state?

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The payoff receipt was provided for the trade-in vehicle to show that there was no lien. It has been 7 weeks since the deal was made and according to the dealership could be another 2 months until they receive the title from the state before they can pay on the trade.

Asked on 12/5/2011 under: Washington Consumer and Lemon Law More Legal Topics ▼All States ▼