Q: How to remove a abandoned broke down car my son left on my property without a title.
A:
This is not a land use & zoning question; it's more of a general practice question. I assume your son is an adult. The first thing that should be done in this kind of situation is to attempt to confirm the abandonment in writing, to avoid any potential claims of you causing a loss to the other party (in this case, your son). For example, you could send an email, text, or certified mail letter to your son stating he abandoned the vehicle, has no ownership interest in it, and it will be removed unless he responds to the contrary in X number of days in writing. If he agrees in writing, you're fine. If he doesn't agree, you have various options. One would be hiring an attorney to write a nasty letter to your son threatening legal action. Another would be to file a lawsuit against your son for removal of the nuisance and (if you wish), money damages for using your property against your will.
Yet another would be to report to the police that your son left an untagged vehicle on your property and you want it off - though that could be risking your son being charged with something.
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