Most people believe that if they park their car on their own property, even if it’s in the driveway, the repo man can’t touch it. Unfortunately, that’s not true. In Alabama, the law says that a repossession agent can enter your property to take your car as long as they don’t “breach the peace.” That means they can’t use force or threats, and they can’t damage your property.
So, if you’ve got your car parked in your driveway, the repo man can legally come onto your property, hook up your car, and drive it off. If you try to stop them, you could be charged with interfering with the repossession, which is a misdemeanor.
Of course, just because the repo man can legally take your car doesn’t mean they will. In most cases, they’ll try to avoid confrontation and take the car when you’re not home. But if you’re worried about them taking your car from your property, you can always try to negotiate with your lender or hide your car somewhere off your property.