Is it legal in the state of New York to be charged a fee collect your personal belongings from repossessed vehicle you plan get back?
In the state of New York, it is illegal for a towing company to charge any storage or towing fees to the owner of a vehicle that has been repossessed. Only certain fees and towing expenses are allowed, such as the cost of having the vehicle towed from a public parking space or the cost of storing it in a secure location. However, lenders are required to store the repossessed vehicle in a reasonably safe location and provide the borrower information about how and when to retrieve it. Borrowers are responsible for any fees associated with getting the vehicle from the storage location, such as any towing or storage fees incurred to return it to the borrower.