Repossess
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-004239
To take back possession of property from a debtor who has defaulted on payments or violated the terms of a loan agreement. This action is a legal remedy available to creditors, such as banks or finance companies, to recover collateral securing a debt. The process must adhere to specific legal procedures, which vary by jurisdiction, to avoid wrongful repossession claims.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-004239 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
| See also | Repossession |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "To take back possession of property from a debtor who has defaulted on payments or violated the terms of a loan agreement. This action is a legal remedy available to creditors, such as banks or finance companies, to recover collateral securing a debt. The process must adhere to specific legal procedures, which vary by jurisdiction, to avoid wrongful repossession claims.",
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