10.6 What Can You Do To Protect Your Property Against Trespassers?
Practical tips to keep your property safe and prevent unwanted occupation if you’re away.
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11. Cars, Car Loans, And Car Leases
If you’re facing deportation, this chapter guides you through your options with your car — whether you own it outright, have a loan, or lease it — plus tips on selling, surrendering, insurance, and even exporting your car.
Checklist: Cars, Car Loans, and Car Leases
Use this list to see all the critical steps for managing your car in uncertain times.
11.1 What Can You Do With Your Car If You’re Being Deported?
Understand your choices depending on your car’s ownership status and loan or lease agreements.
11.2 What Can You Do If You Own Your Car?
Explore options for selling or exporting your fully-owned vehicle.
11.3 What Can You Do If You Have a Car Loan?
Learn how to manage your loan obligations, including selling, paying off, or surrendering your car.
11.4 What Can You Do If You Lease Your Car?
Discover how to terminate, transfer, or “buy out” your lease before deportation.
11.5 Selling Your Car
Practical steps and resources for selling your car safely and effectively.
11.6 Surrendering Your Car to a Lender
What happens if you return your car to the lender and how to handle potential costs.
11.7 Insurance and Registration
Important reminders about canceling insurance and handling registration after selling or surrendering your vehicle.