REPOSSESSION OF PROPERTY – WHAT ARE THE DO AND DO NOTS WHEN SOME ONE IS TRYING TO REPOSSESS SAID PROPERTY?

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REPOSSESSION OF PROPERTY – WHAT ARE THE DO AND DO NOTS WHEN SOME ONE IS TRYING TO REPOSSESS SAID PROPERTY?

Had an individual give me a card stating he was with ____ legal serviices, when I researched the buisness is was not known, but phone # was for a wrecker service. He was trying to locate an individual inwhich I know. Also, he wanted to look in my garage. Stated that a C felony would be filed by 10:00 a.m. Is this at a legal?

Asked on May 19, 2009 under Bankruptcy Law, Texas

Answers:

B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 14 years ago | Contributor

You have to cooperate with the police and prosecutor's investigators, people working for the government generally.  You don't usually have a duty to do help a private party against another private party, as far as I know, although possession of stolen merchandise is a crime.  You might want to get into more detail about this situation -- and it sounds like there's a lot more detail -- with an attorney in your area, to be sure exactly what you can and cannot do here.  One place to find a lawyer who can give you advice is our website, http://attorneypages.com

Repossession men are not always the most scrupulous, they are not above bullying and threatening people.  Knowing your rights is the best defense against people like this.


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