I was parked in my apt complex's pakring area, where there is no sign regarding being towed at your own expense or who would tow you if it happened. I came home to find my vehicle gone. I called the apt and they said they didn't tow. I called the city and after they said they didn't, I reported my vehicle stolen. I called back my apt the next morning and they again declined towing me, but said they saw who did. When I picked up my car, they said the apt called. I called them again and they said one of their maintenance staff did call in the tow. I was parked ina no parking zone, but I think they should have had some sort of tow notice. This happened on my wedding anniversary and I was on the phone with insurance and at my house with the ploce for hours. Can I sue them for the tow at all?
2007-10-17 09:50:56 · 6 answers · asked by bcyouletme 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If it was marked as a no-parking zone then you have no case. Read your lease.
2007-10-17 10:29:09 · answer #1 · answered by Lavrenti Beria 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should they pay? Let me quote just one snippet of your question for your consideration.
"I was parked ina no parking zone..."
You were parked in a no parking zone. As a result, you were towed. Other than a sign saying "NO PARKING" what notification did you expect?
So, you are parking, knowingly in a no parking zone, and as a result of your actions, you were towed, but you want to know if you can sue the apartment complex.
Ready for the answer? NO. Read your lease or rental agreement. I would bet it's covered there too.
2007-10-17 17:07:21 · answer #2 · answered by oklatom 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Before you even think about it read your lease and the apartment complex rules. I bet it says you can be towed on one of those documents.
Additionally, you need to check your state laws and see if a property owner is required to post that you will be towed if you park in a location that is marked "No Parking"
If you find that you have cause to sue, it most likely could be handled in a small claims court saving you LOTS of money on fees and lawyers.
2007-10-17 16:59:27 · answer #3 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure you can, you can use your lease agreement ot help if there is nothing in there about a no parking area. However, it will cost you a considerable amount to sue. You'd best sue for damages and costs and expect to shell out thousands until it is resolved. Even then, it's a risk you might lose.
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2007-10-17 16:56:15 · answer #4 · answered by dr_quatto 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go back to the apartment super and express your concerns regarding the lack of notice on the "no parking" and let him/her know that you feel that they should compensate you for the cost of the tow.
I wouldn't sue because the cost would exceed the cost of the tow, however I would think twice before renewing my lease if I were you.
2007-10-17 17:12:44 · answer #5 · answered by 10SNE1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you wont be pay thousands to sue, just file a claim in 'small claims court' the judgment limit should be between 3,000 and 5,000 depending on where you live. but keep track of all correspondence, times you called landlord, paper work etc
2007-10-17 17:02:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋