QUESTION
Could I sue my complex for towing my car unfairly?
Asked on Aug 14th, 2015 on Litigation - Wisconsin
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My car got towed from my complex this morning because I parked it in the grass. However the grass had no sign of a tow away zone and on a closer look the actual sign was laying on the floor where it was not visible. I read in Section 715.07 Statutes that the sign must be up and at a visible place so I do not think my complex was functioning according to the law. Is this fair? What can I do about it? Will they reimburse the $130 it costs me to get my car back from the towing company?
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That would be a no.
Answered on Aug 25th, 2015 at 8:02 PM
James Eugene Hasser
You will probably have to take the towing company to Small Claims Court to get your money back if you've paid them already. Get pics of the sign and so forth to show the judge. Good luck.
Answered on Aug 17th, 2015 at 2:44 PM
Ronald A. Steinberg
You probably will have to sue, but you seem to have a valid position.
Answered on Aug 17th, 2015 at 1:16 AM
While it is done in the South and some poorer neighborhoods in California, parking on the grass is not considered proper. Oil leaking from the car and the effects of the tires can destroy the grass. If there were no empty parking spaces, people park out on the street. I do not think you have any case.
Answered on Aug 14th, 2015 at 7:33 PM
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Take them to small claims court, waste many hours of your time, and have the judge throw your case out. Who parks on the lawn, and then makes lame arguments about legal technicalities that don't matter. Go to law school. You're a natural.
Answered on Aug 14th, 2015 at 5:15 PM
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This sounds like the law of a different State is involved, so you should check with a lawyer licensed in your state. In any event, if they towed the car away in violation of a statute about warnings, you should prevail in a small claims action. Or maybe you should try calling the City Attorney and working it out first.
Answered on Aug 14th, 2015 at 5:14 PM