Legal Question in Consumer Law in Florida

Car Towing Without Warning

I parked my car on the grass in front of my trailer. I own the trailer and rent the lot. Parking on the grass is in violation of the rules. A tow truck came and took my car without any notice. There was no one at the office to authorize this since it was Sunday and the park was closed. No sticker was put on the car - no warning at all. The tow truck company says they were given authorization to tow any vehicles over the weekend on the grass, but don't they have to put a sticker on it or give me a chance to move it?


Asked on 9/10/07, 6:33 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Alexander M. Rosenfeld Rosenfeld & Stein, P.A.

Re: Car Towing Without Warning

My recollection is that a sign must be posted. Check further rather than accepting this reply as being a sure answer.

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Answered on 9/11/07, 6:04 pm
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: Car Towing Without Warning

The notice is probably given to you in the rules, that you knew has been violated by parking on the grass.

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Answered on 9/10/07, 6:49 pm
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Car Towing Without Warning

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Warnings are not needed for parking violations. Since it is already in your rules, that is your warning.

What I cannot answer, however, is whether or not a person has to be present to authorize the tow as it is required in some Florida counties. You will have to review your local county and/or city ordinances to find that out.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 9/11/07, 12:02 am


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