Can the lender keep personal belongings in a repossessed car such as CDs?

In most states, the lender is not allowed to keep personal belongings found in a repossessed car. However, there may be some exceptions to this rule, such as if the belongings are considered to be hazardous or illegal. It is important to check with the laws in your state to determine if the lender is allowed to keep your personal belongings.

Here are some additional details about what typically happens to personal belongings when a car is repossessed:

- Most lenders will create an inventory of the personal belongings found in the car at the time of repossession.

- The lender will typically send a notice to the borrower informing them of the repossession and the location of their personal belongings.

- The borrower will usually have a certain amount of time to retrieve their belongings from the lender's storage facility.

- If the borrower does not retrieve their belongings within the specified time period, the lender may dispose of them.

It is important to act quickly if your car has been repossessed to ensure that you have enough time to retrieve your personal belongings.