Towing Issues: towing, palm beach county, home associations

Question
My new vehicle was parked in a legal parking space in my condominiums parking area.  My new vehicle  has the same tag as my old vehicle.  I came home to find that my vehicle had been towed.  It cost me $150.00 to get it back. When I spoke to the property manager she said that they have a no tolerance rule and regulation.  As I am a tenant, the board of my condo says I cannot come to a board meeting to discuss this situation. I was told by my friend who is a property manager in palm beach county that at least a 24 hour notice should have been placed on my vehicle or someone contact me directly to tell me that my vehicle will be towed.  Can you help  me in this endeavor.

Thank you
Doreen

Answer
Hi Doreen, First thing that comes to mind is did you notify the property manager or the person who handles parking enforcement about your new vehicle immediately after purchase? Most complexes require you to inform them of any changes to your residency including your vehicle. Most parking enforced areas require a parking permit and or vehicle make, model, color, license plate of the vehicle. If the parking permit doesn't match the vehicle description they have on file, then you are in violation. If you have permit enforcement with no permit, you are in violation. The 24 hour notice you spoke of could vary within counties, cities, and home associations within your state. I suggest a review of terms and conditions within your contract for parking conditions and procedures. In my experience once you have paid it is almost impossible to get reimbursed unless you find that they violated terms and conditions. Good luck and if you have any other questions feel free to ask