Towing Issues: Towing Question, small claims court, fire lanes

Question
I had asked a previous question but after reading your solutions I realize I wasn't too clear. What of a tenant was the one who called the tow co. and not the apartmant manager? Are there repercussions for that? We were blocking a garage where we were parked but it wasn't a fire lane and I have a feeling I know the tenant who called. Does the manager really have to sign the form in order for it to be legal?  

Answer
Yes,  the form needs to be signed by either the property owner,  manager or other person authorized to have the vehicle removed.  However in some apartment complexes tenants can call (I hate this as its a real problem for towing companies )  
Now IF the person was not authorized by the management to have the vehicle removed and did have it towed then, in some states it can be considered an illegal tow.

But as a word to the wise, vehicles parked infront of garages are not always considered a fire lane, but I beleive in about 75% of the time they are fire lanes.  
Most city and state laws have a WIDTH REQUIREMENT for fire lanes.  Some of them are 12 feet wide some are 20 feet.  The fire trucks have to be able to drive though with no problems ..  

Now if the tenant was found to have ordered an illegal tow, then it could be a case where if you pushed it in small claims court you could get your money back ...

IT might be worth checking out to see if you can find out who actually SIGNED the tow authorization.