Looking for Legal Advice

May 31, 2017, 09:59 PM

Id rather go into greater detail in private, but th gist of the situation is I sold a vehicle privately, and placed a lien on the title. The buyer has since not made a payment in about 2.5 months, and I'm weighing different options. Most communication has been via phone/text, and my next step is probably going to be a certified letter.

Thanks in advance!

May 31, 2017, 10:10 PM

ZSMICHAEL

In any business transaction, assessing the other party is the most important step. I have made mistakes in this regard on more than one occasion. A lawyer would probably ask if there is a written contract and go from there.

May 31, 2017, 10:10 PM

MikeGLI

I sure hope you placed a "lein" rather than a lean, otherwise you're out a few more bucks.

May 31, 2017, 10:11 PM

12131

quote:
Originally posted by MikeGLI:
I sure hope you placed a "lein" rather than a lean, otherwise you're out a few more bucks.

Or, maybe, a "lien".

May 31, 2017, 10:15 PM

ZSMICHAEL

Siri does not know the difference.

May 31, 2017, 10:18 PM

xwesler

quote:
Originally posted by ZSMICHAEL:
Siri does not know the difference.

No she does not. Corrected.

May 31, 2017, 10:20 PM

a1abdj

Here in Missouri, major lenders would repossess the car after 90 days. High risk lenders much sooner.

You're the lien holder. Pennsylvania is a self-help state. Go and get it.

May 31, 2017, 10:29 PM

sigmonkey

Hire this guy.

May 31, 2017, 10:42 PM

jhe888

The OP needs a Pennsylvania lawyer as the rules can vary quite a bit from state to state.

May 31, 2017, 10:45 PM

ZSMICHAEL

You do not mean a Philadelphia lawyer do you?

June 01, 2017, 06:40 AM

BurtonRW

quote:
Originally posted by jhe888:
The OP needs a Pennsylvania lawyer as the rules can vary quite a bit from state to state.

Yes, please consult a PA attorney before taking additional action on your own. There may very well be laws that you are unaware of and once you start doing official-looking things, like sending certified letters and whatnot, particularly depending on the contents of the same, you may end up harming your interests in ways that you can't possibly anticipate.

If you walked into my office, the first thing I'd want to see would be proof of the lien and a copy of the contract.

-Rob

I predict that there will be many suggestions and statements about the law made here, and some of them will be spectacularly wrong. - jhe888

A=A

June 01, 2017, 07:13 AM

MikeGLI

quote:
Originally posted by 12131:
quote:
Originally posted by MikeGLI:
I sure hope you placed a "lein" rather than a lean, otherwise you're out a few more bucks.

Or, maybe, a "lien".

LORD HAVE MERCY!!!!

June 01, 2017, 08:27 AM

220-9er

Just out of curiosity, how much money are we talking about?

June 01, 2017, 09:03 AM

mcrimm

If this person is not paying you, you can bet the car is uninsured as well

Mike

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June 01, 2017, 10:22 AM

V-Tail

quote:
Originally posted by MikeGLI:
quote:
Originally posted by 12131:
quote:
Originally posted by MikeGLI:
I sure hope you placed a "lein" rather than a lean, otherwise you're out a few more bucks.
Or, maybe, a "lien".
LORD HAVE MERCY!!!!

How many times do we have to tell you? "i before e, except ..."

June 01, 2017, 12:58 PM

xwesler

I do of course need a PA lawyer or a lawyer familiar with PA law.

The dollar amount is $2600, but other specifics I'd rather not get into here.

Thanks!