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Pennsylvania · Through 2026-08-31 (Statute Update stamp, 12 Pa.C.S.)

12 Pa.C.S. § 6260: Sale of motor vehicle after repossession.

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  1. Title 12 - COMMERCE AND TRADE
  2. PART V CONSUMER CREDIT
  3. CHAPTER 62 MOTOR VEHICLE SALES FINANCE
  4. SUBCHAPTER E REPOSSESSION

(a) Forfeiture.--If the repossessed motor vehicle subject to an installment sale contract is not redeemed by the buyer either by termination or reinstatement of the contract within the 15-day notice of redemption period, the buyer shall forfeit all claim to the motor vehicle and collateral security.

(b) Deficiency.--If the buyer does not redeem the repossessed motor vehicle within the 15-day notice of redemption period, the installment seller or holder may not bring an action or proceeding against the buyer for a deficiency under section 6261 (relating to deficiency judgment) unless there has been a public or private sale of the repossessed motor vehicle and collateral security.

(c) Motor vehicle title.--At the sale of a repossessed motor vehicle to a purchaser, the installment seller or holder shall provide to the purchaser the title to the vehicle and all necessary documents to effect the transfer of the motor vehicle.

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