I just moved in over the weekend. The apt manager assigned me my parking slot. She mentions that another person is using that spot, but will call them to tell them not to park there anymore. I go to park later that night, and someone is parked in my spot. So I park in the "prospective tenant" parking, and immediately call the office and leaving a detailed message and requesting someone to call me back FIRST THING in the morning. Park over night, wake up in the morning to get breakfast, then try to park in my spot, and it's still taken! So I continue to park in the "prospective tenant" parking, I then go inside, eat , and get ready to go out, and my truck is gone! I never got a call from my apt complex, so clarify where to park. So technically I was a new tenant with no assigned parking spot. I had to pay $270 for towing. AM I RESPONSIBLE FOR THAT? I email the Management Company directly, as well as left a voice mail with them. It's been 4 days. No reply backs!
2007-09-07 05:44:06 · 10 answers · asked by Mr.Victoria 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
i bet they'll talk to you if you deduct it from the rent.....
2007-09-07 05:50:23 · answer #1 · answered by daddio 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When you got up in the morning and saw the other vehicle still in your parking spot, you should've taken the description and the plate number, then presented it to the apartment manager with the explanation that you cannot park in your assigned spot yet. You would've gotten the name of the person you spoke to. Then when the truck disappeared and you had to pay for the recovery, you take it out on the management, even if it meant small claims court. Often there is a certain time limit allowed before an auto is picked up. Sounds like the towing service has a contract with the complex and can pick up cars at will.
2007-09-07 05:59:39 · answer #2 · answered by My Final Answer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you aren't getting a reply from management, send a Certified Letter (Return Receipt Required) via US Mail to the owner (not the landlords or managers) of the apt complex. Tell them that because of manager incompetence in moving the people from your old spot, you were forced to park in the only available spot, the prospective tenants spot. You were wrongfully towed and will file in small claims court in 10 calendar days for the towing fees unless this is resolved.
If they still don't respond within 10 days, sue em. In CA, it costs 20 bucks to file a suit and it's really laid back and easy to explain to the judge. You may lose, but you will make them waste a day in court and that will be revenge enough.
2007-09-07 05:52:30 · answer #3 · answered by THE Answer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry dude, but if you park where you are not allowed on private property they can tow it. You could try to sue them in small claims court, but you will lose almost for sure. The fact that your spot was taken doesn't justify your failing to obey the signs. However, I would right a letter to the head honcho, in a friendly tone, and request to have the $270 discounted from your next months rent.
2007-09-07 05:59:07 · answer #4 · answered by christopher H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send them something in writing notifying them of the situation and telling them that the money you spent on the towing, etc., will be deducted from what you pay them in rent. Give it to them a couple of weeks before your rent is due, so if they object to it and want to work it out another way, you won't have any bad blood already with your new landlords, and so you don't get evicted or something. I would also cc the letter to the towing company, the neighbor who was in your spot, and the housing authority.
2007-09-07 06:04:20 · answer #5 · answered by Hillary 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The person who should have been towed is the person who is parking in your spot. No, you most definitely should not have to pay the towing fee. Keep on their backs. They know they screwed up.
2007-09-07 05:53:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with calling the owners. You should not have to pay for their incompetence. Small claims court would be the next step. I would check with the towing company and ask who called for the tow.
2007-09-07 06:00:36 · answer #7 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your spouse could be waiting to resume the reg and get the sticky label. She'll ought to supply documentation proving you're out of united states. additionally, artwork with the home complicated to get the tow date at the back of schedule of eradicated.
2016-10-10 03:31:45 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go in to your office and demand answers, you are owed one good luck, i dont think you should have had to pay unless you were illegally parked
2007-09-07 06:03:39 · answer #9 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Write a letter, deduct it from next months rent
what can they do-----kick you out
who'd want to live there if they are that unfair anyways?
2007-09-07 05:49:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋