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How Can a Secured Creditor Repossess Collateral Without Breaching the Peace?

Jimerson Firm

In the event the borrower defaults, usually by failing to make loan payments, a secured creditor has a right to take possession of the collateral. The quickest and cheapest way for a secured creditor to take possession of the collateral is by self-help repossession. 679.609, Fla. What Does it Mean to “Breach the Peace”?

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Recovering Personal Property Collateral: When Should Secured Creditors Consider Replevin Instead of Self-Help Repossession?

Jimerson Firm

Many secured creditors and equipment leasing companies have encountered defaulted debts, where the debtors and lessees retain possession of the collateral, including cars, boats, machinery, or other equipment. The individuals hired by the bank slashed the debtor’s tires and chased the debtor when attempting to repossess the vehicle.

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Rick Steinberg to give live webinar presentation on October 6 at 1:00 through Strafford on Bankruptcy and Secured Creditor Priority: Identifying, Resolving, or Avoiding Hidden and Springing Liens

Price Meese

Steinberg and the firm are pleased to announce that he will be speaking in an upcoming Strafford live video webinar, “Bankruptcy and Secured Creditor Priority: Identifying, Resolving, or Avoiding Hidden and Springing Liens” scheduled for Wednesday, October 6, 1:00pm-2:30pm EDT.

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SBA Loans: How to Maximize Recovery by Liquidating Personal Property

Jimerson Firm

Self-Help Repossession: In Florida, a secured creditor may use self-help repossession to take possession of collateral, provided its efforts do not breach the peace. Florida case law provides that a breach of the peace occurs if the secured creditor enters the debtor’s land to repossess the collateral, without the debtor’s consent.

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When a Company Goes Into Administration or Liquidation Who Gets Paid First?

Hudson Weir

Once a firm enters administration, it must pay every creditor group entirely, save for ‘prescribed part’ secured creditors, before funds are distributed to the subsequent creditor. Secured creditors include leasing companies and banks.

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What Should Construction Contractors Do When a Property Owner Files For Bankruptcy?

Jimerson Firm

Contractors and subcontractors that have lien rights under applicable construction lien laws may have the ability to assert what is known as a secured claim in bankruptcy. Secured creditors are those that have their claims for payment secured by a lien or mortgage on the property of the debtor. Conclusion.

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Unsecured And Secured Loans: What If A Company Can’t Repay?

Hudson Weir

Ultimately, under the terms of secured loans, lenders can recover debt by taking ownership of the company asset or assets in question, then selling them.

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