What to do ifI bought a car that has a lien on it?
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What to do ifI bought a car that has a lien on it?
I bought a car then I went to DMV but found that i cannot register it. They said that the new title already has been issued and it has a lien on it. The guy who sold it to me is not even the owner. However, I know where he lives and I have his phone number. I told him about the situation. He said he is surprised and he is going to police to report something . What can I do?
Asked on December 21, 2011 under Business Law, Virginia
Answers:
Michael Duffy / Duffy Law, LLC
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you still really want the car, find out all of the details and ensure the seller obtains and transfers good title to the vehicle immediately. However, it sounds like the first step you should take is to get your money back from the "seller" and distance yourlself from this transaction immediately. If he does not have title he has nothing to sell you. He should return your money. Hopefully he will do so willingly, otherwise you might have to pursue other legal options. In that case you should contact a good attorney.
If you suspect that there is some sort of foul play going on here, you might also want to report it to your police or prosecutor's office. There could be issues of fraud or other unlawful conduct.
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