Buyer never changed title, will I get stuck with impound fee?
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Buyer never changed title, will I get stuck with impound fee?
Last year I sold a car and forgot to report the sale. Last week I received a letter in the mail from and impound lot stating I was still the owner of a vehicle that was recently impounded. The buyer must have never changed the title over. New Link Destination
day I reported the sale because I still have the seller’s notice with the buyer’s information but the impound lot is still insisting that I have to pay for the fees. Am I obligated to pay for the impound fees?
Asked on January 29, 2018 under General Practice, Minnesota
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Unfortunately, since title was not transferred, you are still the registered owner of the vehicle and are liable for the impound fees.
If the buyer of your car had been in an accident, you would be liable since you are the registered owner of the vehicle.
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