What to do with a Car Leftover after real estate Transaction

Question

I just took over managing a vacant property and there is a leftover truck. It's been sitting there for at least 5 weeks.

Would like to get the property rented quickly, but no one wants a car blocking a driveway.

What would you do?

Nathan Gesner · Answer

You can call a tow company and pay for removal. They will go through the process of filing for a lost title and then selling the truck. That's the easiest option.

Second option is to secure the vehicle so the owner doesn't come back and take it. Then contact the Department of Transportation and ask them about filing for Title of an abandoned vehicle. They'll give you instructions and the forms. In my state, I did this for a motorcycle and it cost me about $100 and a month of time.

It all depends on what the vehicle is worth. If it's less than $500 then I recommend just having it towed and get it over with.

Sam Shueh · Answer

Tow it away or leave in front of the house if someone has the legal title on the property.

Danny Polanski · Answer

If I could get it to the street I might report the vehicle abandoned to the city. They will take it from there (after a week of notices or whatever) for free.

Tracy Streich · Answer

@Nathan Fisher Just get it towed. They know how to make money either getting a title or contacting owner to pay for town and impound fees.

Todd Rasmussen · Answer

@Nathan Fisher

Research local private party impound laws. Put a notice on the car that says, remove from private property or it will be towed. Let the required amount of time go by. Call a local tow company and have it removed.

What to do with a Car Leftover after real estate Transaction

What to do with a Car Leftover after real estate Transaction

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