Can I legally tow a recently sold car off my property the buyer won't pick up? (York: lawyer)

[Dee547]

One month ago, I sold my car. The car is nonfunctional and the buyer is aware of this. The car was parked in my yard. The buyer bought the car in full and was promptly given the bill of sale, title, and keys. He then stated he will pick up the car the next day. The next day and the day after that came and went with no sign of him. On the third day I contacted the buyer on when he plans to pick up the car and he stated the next weekend. Instead, he shows up on the Saturday just to check over the car and states he still can't get hold of the tow truck until Sunday. Sunday comes and goes with no sign of him. And now after a month since he bought the car, he is not answering my calls and the car is still in my yard. Can I legally have the car towed off my yard at his expense? If so, how I go about it? When I contacted the police department, they said it is a civil matter, so I have to check the legal issues because even though he has the papers, because he has not taken physical possession of it, I could still be responsible for the car. The buyer and I had made no agreement for me to hold or store the car for him indefinitely.

[modsquad81]

Have you talked to a tow company? I would think they would know how to store abandoned property legally.

[Henna]

You could try asking one of the experts at Allexperts. Maybe this guy? Mark Shemel - has some expertise in landlord/tenant/property disputes He's not a lawyer but maybe has some expertise in the area.

I used that site for something else I needed an expert for & my expert was great and fast (and free).