What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY
In January 2012, I traded in my 2003 VW Jetta to Volvo. When I arrived home from vacation yesterday, I had received a letter from "Marshal Roger E. Hammer" of Bayside, NY. The letter claims that a person with another name has accumulated a number of parking tickets on my old Jetta (they have the VIN). The plate number that is listed is from Maryland (and is not mine; I live in NY). 4 tickets were issued in March-May 2012. Apparently more than $700 are owed. As such, they are threatening to tow my current vehicle (Volvo).
I plan to contact the Marshal and Volvo first thing Monday morning.
What documentation do I need to resolve this matter?
In the meantime, should I be concerned that someone is going to show up in the middle of the night and repossess my fully paid-off Volvo? Does this NYC Marshal have authority in Westchester County, NY, or just in NYC?
Many thanks in advance for any insights you may have.
In January 2012, I traded in my 2003 VW Jetta to Volvo. When I arrived home from vacation yesterday, I had received a letter from "Marshal Roger E. Hammer" of Bayside, NY. The letter claims that a person with another name has accumulated a number of parking tickets on my old Jetta (they have the VIN). The plate number that is listed is from Maryland (and is not mine; I live in NY). 4 tickets were issued in March-May 2012. Apparently more than $700 are owed. As such, they are threatening to tow my current vehicle (Volvo).
I plan to contact the Marshal and Volvo first thing Monday morning.
What documentation do I need to resolve this matter?
In the meantime, should I be concerned that someone is going to show up in the middle of the night and repossess my fully paid-off Volvo? Does this NYC Marshal have authority in Westchester County, NY, or just in NYC?
Many thanks in advance for any insights you may have.