Last Friday, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan issued an executive order that effectively allows for vehicle repossessions to resume once again in the state. They had previously been forbidden under the terms of an order the governor issued in early April.

Lenders are still prohibited from attempting to repossess properties that are used as a person's residence, including mobile homes, trailers, and live-aboard boats. We encourage you to review the full executive order for details on the properties that remain under an eviction/foreclosure moratorium.

While Friday's executive order does not mention motor vehicles specifically by name, the amended order removes language from the ordinance issued April 3 that, under Section III, barred automobiles and trucks from being repossessed by creditors.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or Joe Koch (jk@wanada.org) at any time. You can also direct questions to Cliff Charland at the state's Office of the Commissioner of Financial Regulation via email, at clifford.charland@maryland.gov.