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    Aug 29, 2007, 11:53 AM
    Owe back rent
    Can the landlord confiscate my only means of transportation without any written notice?
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    Aug 29, 2007, 12:14 PM
    Not even with written notice. Before he can confiscate ANY property of yours, he would have to sue you and obtain a judgement against you. In the case of back rent, he would have to evict first.

    Even if he gets a judgement, he may not be able to attach non cash assets.
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    Sep 2, 2007, 07:55 AM
    Need more info to answer this correctly.
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    Sep 2, 2007, 10:19 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by scri8e
    Need more info to answer this correctly.
    Are you implying that I didn't answer it correctly?
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