Car Repossession Legalities Explained
Summary
Under Illinois law, a repossession company cannot charge you to retrieve personal property. They must return your license plates to the Secretary of State. Contact the Illinois Attorney Generals Office for further assistance.Full Conversation
OK I have my car repo but I got it back. I got repo for three days. I got it back today but yesterday they moved my car to another spot so the spot that the first place I took it took off my license plates and belongings and they’re trying to charge me $* to get my personal stuff back, I can’t get it back until Tuesday. Is that legal?
Hello ****, could you please tell me in which state this situation is happening? Laws regarding repossession vary by location.
They took my license plates and everything
Hello ****, I understand your situation. Could you please tell me in which state this situation is happening so I can provide more accurate information?
Well I’m in Missouri, but this place is in Illinois
Under Illinois law:
- A repossession company can't charge you to retrieve personal property.
- They must return your license plates to the Secretary of State.
Please reach out to the Illinois Attorney General's Office for assistance.
Ok thank u
You're welcome, ****. If you need further assistance, don't hesitate to ask. Do you have any other legal concerns at the moment?
No thank u
I'm glad I could assist you, ****. Please feel free to reach out if you have more questions in the future. Stay safe!