Columbia, MD asked in Civil Litigation for Maryland

Q: A family friend bought me car in his name , and i pay him monthly on the car for 1yr and now he want to report stolen

I have been paying the car for a year and because i was late one time and don't work for him anymore he said he will report the car stolen to mess my new job up . What are my options ?

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Scott Scherr
Scott Scherr
Answered
  • Towson, MD
  • Licensed in Maryland

A: It is not theft if he allows you to use the car with his permission. However, he can demand the car back at any time since he is the sole person on the title.

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