Towing Issues: Tow from Condo Complex, san diego county california, dmv web

Question
My car was recently towed from the San Diego County, California, condo complex I live in due to expired tags.

I am a renter in this complex and have no knowledge of the Homeowner's Rules and Regulation regarding this kind of issue and never signed any papers acknowledging rules.

I have noticed other cars with similar violations within the complex have had "72 hours move or be towed" notices pasted on their windshields. This notice NEVER appeared on my car. Is there a California law stating a warning needs to be given in such cases or is this simply a courtesy notice from the association and no notice needs to be given before a tow? Thanks!

Answer
Warning notices are more of a courtesy than a requirement...

California laws regarding towing from Private Property are found on the California DMV web site and section 22658 is the general one which will help you understand the issue...

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d11/vc22658.htm


Now as to the expired tag issue, that generally is a complex specific issue and it is very common in Condo and Apartment complexes.
As they say it keeps the vehicles in operating condition...

Now as a renter (guess you sublease) you should of been informed of the rules and regulations on parking by either the landlord or the complex management.

You might have a slim chance in winning on this, but its real slim. But we never know what a small claims court judge will rule.


Good luck and hope this helped.