QuestionI live in a apt complex in Seattle, WA with assigned spots. Previously the tenants were allowed to call the contracted towing company to have cars moved that were in our spots after the office had closed for the day. We recently got new property management that stopped this because they were "worried" the tenants would get sued by the towed car's owner because, since we called, we were liable. Why would the tenants be liable if there are visable signs and they are obviously parked in "reserved" spaces. If we are liable but still had the car towed, would the towing company be able/required to give our info (phone number, name, apt #) to the person that was towed or is that some way confidential?
Answersorry about the delay in the answer, but I am just recovering from major computer issues (darn lightening took out 3 computers)
In today's sue everyone life, there are people who even though they break the law by "TRESPASSING" in parking lots and such they will always try to play the victim and look for the free ride.
Now in most cases the person who authorized the tow is liable for the tow if it goes to court to determine if it was a valid and authorized legal tow.
Now I really think that the apartment is passing the buck to you if you are authorized to call for tows. That is generally the property owner - management responsibility and they are trying to keep out of the courts and such.
The information will be disclosed but in most cases it is when the case moves to the court stage. But the tow company might give it out a bit earlier, like when the vehicle owner picks up the vehicle.
