Storing Abandoned Car In Minnesota

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In minnesota, if you have an abandoned car stored on your property, you must make attempts to contact the owner and give them notice. If they do not respond within a certain period, you may dispose of the property. This can involve selling, donating, or discarding the car. However, obtaining a title for an abandoned vehicle requires following a specific process. It is recommended to consult with a local attorney or your local dmv for guidance.

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i allowed a friend to store an older *'s car and motors on my property she got when a relative passed, no charge just tried to help a friend. this was over 5 years ago. in the past 4 years i have only seen or heard from her twice. last was september * and i told her and her husband that i needed the motors out of my garage before winter(*) and the car moved off the cement slab. they said they would be back in a couple weeks and i have not heard or seen them since. i would just like to know what i can legally do in the state of Minnesota about this.
Did you have any written agreement with your friend about storing the car and motors on your property?

In Minnesota, you may be dealing with an abandoned property issue. Here are some general rules:
- You must notify the owner about the property.
- If no response, you can sell or dispose of the property.
no nothing in writing.
What attempts have you made to contact your friend about removing the car and motors from your property?

In Minnesota, you should:
- Attempt to contact the owner
- If no response, you may dispose of the property after a certain period.
only the face to face visit in september when they stopped. is there something i could or should send her?
You could send a written notice via certified mail, stating your intent to dispose of the property if not claimed within a certain period. This helps establish a record of your attempts.
by dispose, what does that mean exactly? would i then be able to get a title and sell the car?
"Dispose" generally means you can sell, donate, or discard the property. However, obtaining a title for an abandoned vehicle involves a specific process. You should consult with a local attorney or your local DMV for guidance.