QuestionI had my car towed from my designated parking space, at my
apartment. They gave me three days warning, but I was in
the middle of finals and really didn't notice the tow
sticker. I went on to call the towing place, and they said
the reason for the tow was because my car was marked as a
"stored vehicle".
The problem with this is my lease agreement states, "Any
vehicle parked or left standing for 15 consecutive days in a
non-assigned parking space, shall be deemed to be stored and
in violation of this agreement." Now, since my vehicle was
in my assigned space, shouldn't they pay the $600 tow bill?
This is definitely not the first time this has happened, it
seems like I get a tow sticker on my window at least once a
month. They say its because the car is "too dirty" but I
cant help that my car is a junker. Anyways, I have been
standing my ground for a week now, and have left several
messages to my landlord with no reply. Does anybody have any
advice for me? Thanks.
AnswerSorry for the delay, but it sounds like you have some rules in there about abandoned - stored vehicles and they took it across the board in regards to your vehicle.
Dirty or not, Junky or not, if they have that provision in the rental - lease agreements then they have legal grounds to stand on.
I hate to say it, but it sounds like someone does not like you there and targets your vehicle. Now if they are doing that, there really is no way to solve that, but move and that will not be good as you will most likely find that the same issue - problem where ever you go.
Now as to small claims court, I am not sure how that would work, as you are a tenant and they have that language in the contract.
But if you feel that you want to go that route, make sure you have lots of evidence and documentation to present to the judge.
