Vehicle Repossession Personal Items

Summary

In Oregon, you have the right to retrieve personal items from a repossessed vehicle, but items attached to the vehicle may not be returned. The repo man is not required to knock on your door before repossessing your vehicle, but they must not breach the peace. They can repossess your car from any public place without notice, but cannot enter private property without permission. Contact the repossession company promptly to retrieve your belongings.

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Can a repo man take your vehicle without letting you get your personal items like wallet, purse and medication
Hello Megan. May I know which state you are in? Laws about repossessions vary by location.
Oregon
Hello Megan. In Oregon, you have the right to retrieve personal items from a repossessed vehicle. However, some items that are attached to the vehicle like GPS systems may not be returned. It's advisable to contact the repossession company immediately.
Does the repo man have to knock on your door so you can get your stuff before they take it
In Oregon, the repo man is not legally required to knock on your door before repossessing your vehicle. However, they must not breach the peace during the repossession. It's important to contact the repossession company promptly to retrieve your personal belongings.
Can they take your car from anywhere without you knowing and leave you stranded ?
In Oregon, the repo man can repossess your car from any public place without notice, including your workplace or street. However, they cannot breach the peace or enter private property without permission.