Auburndale, FL asked in Civil Litigation for Florida

Q: In Florida, 4 years ago a writ of execution resulted in my car being taken and sold at auction. Can they do that again?

I was sued by a landlord for breaking a lease. I didn’t make it to court. They added a other $15k for things that I didnt even do. A judgement was made against me because I didnt show or try to fight. A writ of execution resulted in the sheriff taking my car and selling it. It only paid $400 towards my $20k judgement.

Fast forward 4 years later. I want to buy a house and possibly put a vehicle in my name.

Can they take my vehicle again and/or my house?

I still reside in Florida.

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Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
Answered
  • Freeeport, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Yes, they may be able to do it again.

Bruce Alexander Minnick agrees with this answer

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Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
Answered
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: The Default Final Judgement entered against you is still good for many more years.

FYI, judgment creditors who hold large judgments like yours often have people on staff who search all kinds of public records looking for new assets owned by the judgement debtor (that's you).

In addition to that problem, there are many greedy collection agencies that purchase large judgments from the original creditor--for pennies on the dollar--and then come after you for the full balance remaining.

Finally, there are a few ways smart people use to "hide" assets from judgment creditors; but doing so requires hiring a lawyer--which in your case might be worthwhile because you still ow so much.

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