What happens if my leased car has been charged off by the auto companybut I have not returned it yet?
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What happens if my leased car has been charged off by the auto companybut I have not returned it yet?
I live in on state but currently work in another and will not be returning to for a few months. At that time I intend to return the car to the dealership where it was purchased. It has been well over 2 years since I have made a payment, or anyone has contacted me regarding this car.
Asked on January 9, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Florida
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Most likely there has been a lawsuit filed with respect to the vehicle that you have leased but have not made a payment on for well over two years. If you wish to return the vehicle to the dealership that you leased the vehicle from, I suggest that when you return to the state where the car was leased you drop off the car at the dealership with the keys and get some written receipt from some representative of the dealership that you are now dropping off the vehicle.
As to any possible lawsuit against you, I would first go down to the county court house where the car dealership is located. If there has been a lawsuit filed against you there, you would be able to pull it up with the clerk's help and review the file as to its status.
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