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I'd like to assign an automobile lease, and I have a person willing to take it over. But the lessor (a dealership) doesn't have title. It's been ~2 months, and the dealer has "been in the process of getting title", as it seems to just be misplaced and the dealer needs to file a form of some sort to get title.

Do I have a case? I have the right to assign in the contract. Yes, I will likely consult a lawyer, but I thought I'd try the wisdom of TLS for any personal experiences.

(Thanks in advance)

Don't come to TLS for legal advice.

Here's some legal advice: go ask a lawyer

igo2northwestern wrote:I'd like to assign an automobile lease, and I have a person willing to take it over. But the lessor (a dealership) doesn't have title. It's been ~2 months, and the dealer has "been in the process of getting title", as it seems to just be misplaced and the dealer needs to file a form of some sort to get title.

Do I have a case? I have the right to assign in the contract. Yes, I will likely consult a lawyer, but I thought I'd try the wisdom of TLS for any personal experiences.

(Thanks in advance)

No.

What State are you in? For most states, the title is not super important for a lease because the lessee does not get Title (because you don't own the car). Bottom line, you would be wasting your time and money getting a lawyer. It sounds like you want to sue for breach of contract. Does the contract even state that the dealer is required to get the title?

helfer snooterbagon wrote:What State are you in? For most states, the title is not super important for a lease because the lessee does not get Title (because you don't own the car). Bottom line, you would be wasting your time and money getting a lawyer. It sounds like you want to sue for breach of contract. Does the contract even state that the dealer is required to get the title?

No legal advice in the forums

As much as I hate to say this, what guano said.