Punks trespass, property damage, cops want help getting abandoned jeep, need advice

[Parkanzky]

My only fear is my parents will be SUCKERED into believing this BS.........it is really hard having older parents that are so quick to believe strangers.

In this case his story shouldn't matter to you at all. Keep your eye on the prize.

I'd explain to them that recovering the Jeep is not a trivial task and that it needs to be done by a professional to avoid additional damage. Explicitly tell them that they're not permitted on the property with any more of their vehicles or with any equipment.

Get in contact with his insurance company and start to discuss the (professional) removal of the vehicle and repair/compensation for damages. If they drag their feet at all, bring up storage fees for the Jeep and environmental mitigation. But use those as bargaining chips. You don't want to end up in a battle over this, you just want your parents' fences mended, lawn reseeded, etc. A transfer case full of gear oil isn't really that big of a deal. Some of the guys on here probably change their oil by opening the drain plug in their gravel drive (I know at least one person that does). And your goal isn't to get paid for storage, it's to keep the process moving.

If you can't get anywhere with them, then it's time to talk to your insurance company. Don't even pretend to care if he was drunk, high, acting maliciously, etc. Focus on getting this fixed properly and moving on with your life.

 

[RSKY]

Parkansky is giving good advice.

 

[davesl708]

ruffdog.

At this point I would recommend you estimate the damages and file a lien against the vehicle and owner as soon as possible.
This way if they sneak the jeep out you still have legal claim when they try to sell it. With a proper lien the title cannot transfer until the lien is satisfied.
You can cancel the lien if not needed.
Right now it is CYA time. The law is not your friend in this matter. You most likely cannot prevent them from getting the vehicle if they want it. There are many cases where drunks ran into homes and got their vehicle back the next day.

Get ahead of the game and file a lien. It is cheap and easy insurance.

 

[ruffdog]

My parents are falling into the "lets all get along" mode. It's like they are hard up for friends or something.???:duh:

 

[mjw357]

ruffdog.

At this point I would recommend you estimate the damages and file a lien against the vehicle and owner as soon as possible.

Now THAT is a good idea.

 

[Pirate]

Well, the jeep damaged your parents property. Let your parents know that if they had to sell tomorrow, that damage could diminish the value of their property. That being said, do they need some work done around the place? If the punk doesn't have insurance and they can't afford to pay for the damage, perhaps they can arrange for the punk to work off the damage before he gets his jeep back.

 

[tkappeler]

Film and photograph everything associated with the Jeep incident. Seal the memory cards in an evidence bag and get it notarized. Tell them to figure out how to Jeep out themselves and then give them written notice they are responsible for all damage caused. If the town doesn't want to pay compensation, carry your evidence to an attorney's office and sue them for damages.

We are not servants of the government, they don't have the right to treat our property as they choose. It's time governments figure out they aren't "Lords of the Manor".

And $400 a day storage fees

 

[Travelover]

.........perhaps they can arrange for the punk to work off the damage before he gets his jeep back.

Yea, I'd bet he would be the ideal employee, with minimal need for supervision.

 

[DABSGT]

My parents are falling into the "lets all get along" mode. It's like they are hard up for friends or something.???:duh:

Ruffdog the bottom line here is that your parents payed the mortgage, taxes and insurance on the home and property, they are from a different generation than you and sound like they are more tolerant than most. Don't get yourself worked up over it. Most things do work out.

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[strum456]

Your parents may be wiser than you are thinking. Trust me, I'd want to put a lein on the Jeep, charge rent, and all of that if I were you. But, you have to ask yourself if it is all worth it. I'd do everything possilbe to set yourself up to get restitution, but i would advise against anything that may be considered by the "punk" as "screwing him over". We have been in similar situations. Every time we have chosen the go along to get along approach. Getting along with a bunch of jerks may sound rediculous at the moment, but after some time passes and your cows start getting shot in the pasture or your barn mysteriously burns down, you might reconsider. I am not trying to scare you. I am just explaining my thought process for not wanting enemies.