I was using a friend's van in the condo complex where I rent. I used it for 6 days. That evening, I went to return it and it was gone. The mgr said the HOA had it towed away because they didn't know who it belonged to. The only signs posted are "Private Property" signs. There are no signs posted that there is a limited number of days to park. My friend is out of the country for one month. The towing company said to get back the van he would have to show up with I.D. and his van registration. (when it rains it pours) Can I sue the HOA or the towing company to get back the money I have to pay to eventually get back the van?
2007-05-21 18:08:12 · 4 answers · asked by What's up? 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It would have taken 5 minutes for you to go to the office and tell them whose car it was,but you didn't. Did you???
Sue,LOL! Unless it's worth paying an attorney $`100000 up front.
2007-05-21 18:13:40 · answer #1 · answered by TedEx 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what the laws in your state are for this, you should check with your local police department.
In Oklahoma, the private property owners have the right to have vehicles towed away.
If there is anyway for you to contact the owner (must be the registered owner), they can mail you a notorized letter stating that they give you permission to pick up the vehicle. They should also let you know where the registration papers are so that you can show that they are the owner of record.
You need to do this asap as everyday that the van sits in the impound lot it is adding up storage fees which can run approximately (depending on the state) $15/day for outside storage to $25+ for inside storage.
Hope this helps and good luck!
Next time you borrow a vehicle, you might want to let your landlord know.
2007-05-22 01:22:42 · answer #2 · answered by OklaOutlaw 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pour over the HOA's by-laws. When you bought into that community, they should have given you a book of rules that the HOA abides by. If there is a rule regulating where and when you can park (such as registering your vehicle with the HOA), it super cedes any posted signs. It acts as a contract, which you agreed to, when you moved in. If you have a grievance, you may have to address it at the semi-annual meeting as required by law.
2007-05-22 01:23:32 · answer #3 · answered by RJ_inthehouse 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You don't own it and they don't owe you an explanation.
2007-05-22 01:13:13 · answer #4 · answered by ToYou,Too! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋