Is it legal for a repossession company to charge me a fee to get my personal belongings?
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Is it legal for a repossession company to charge me a fee to get my personal belongings?
All of my stuff was in my car when it was repossessed including my purse and wallet and now their trying to charge a $35 fee for me to retrieve my personal belongings.
Asked on June 28, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Illinois
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this coutnry it is illegal for a repossession company to charge a fee to a person to retrieve his or her personal belongings from the car that was repossessed.
I suggest that you may want to consult with an attorney that practices in the area of consumer law about the matter you are writing about and the possible unfair business practice of the repossession company.
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