Towing Issues: towing vehicles after the 96 hours have lapsed., wiper blade, california laws

Question
Hi Richard,
My secondary vehicle was towed from my apartments after I was given permission to park in any unassigned space of my choosing provided that it was registered, wgich is was. The Manger claims they ticketed it July 29, 2006 which I never saw and then they ticketed it agin on Aug 26 at 1:00 p.m. yet had it towed Aug. 27th at 4:50 p.m. approx 28 hours later! Aren't the Apartments supposed to make a reasonable attempt to contact me by phone instead of putting a flimsy ticket under the wiper blade in accornance of 22658? The truck was leagal in all aspects of Cal. vehicle law.

Answer
well interesting issues here. As to notifing you by phone.. They are not required to do that, they made the attempt with the notices. That is all that is required to be done.  They can and sometimes go the extra step and try to knock on doors or make phone calls.

If the vehicle is legal or not per California laws and regulations does not matter much.  Property owners have some rights left about vehicles on their property. Apartments are one where there are lots problems.  Apartments have rules and provisions under lease agreements regarding the amount of vehicles per tenant, operational status, or any number of other rules. Including parking in unassigned spaces.


Hope this helps you, I know California laws and rules are differant and varied. There are also some cities have rules and regulations which also are applicable.