QUESTION
I was visiting a friend and her dad who is not the owner of her house had my car towed without warning is this legal?
Asked on Apr 04th, 2013 on Litigation - Georgia
11 ANSWERS
Ronald A. Steinberg
where was the car parked? If it was parked illegally, or was blocking access, he could have asked you to move it. If it is on his property, I guess he has the right to be a jack-ass.
Answered on Apr 10th, 2013 at 12:27 AM
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Usually, only the owner of a property may have a vehicle towed. If the owner does not do it, then the person should have the owners permission. There are many unanswered questions which need answers before a full legal opinion may be given.
Answered on Apr 05th, 2013 at 12:20 PM
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Not enough facts. If he was paying the rent and asked you to move your car and you did not, why would he not have the right to have your car towed?
Answered on Apr 05th, 2013 at 9:34 AM
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No, it is not. Sue him in small claims for the cost of getting your car back and for the value of the temporary loss of use.
Answered on Apr 05th, 2013 at 9:33 AM
Lisa Hurtado McDonnell
Did you park in someone's driveway? If you parked in one else drive the way they have the right to have it towed.
Answered on Apr 05th, 2013 at 3:52 AM
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Need more facts.
Answered on Apr 05th, 2013 at 3:49 AM
Michael J. Breczinski
Who owned the house? Was the Dad a resident or the renter of the house? I need more details to answer this question.
Answered on Apr 05th, 2013 at 3:11 AM
Unless your friend is willing to testify you had permission to be there the owner has a right to tow unauthorized cars from his lot.
Answered on Apr 05th, 2013 at 2:14 AM
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If it was parked where it should not have been, then probably yes.
Answered on Apr 05th, 2013 at 12:59 AM
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It will depend on the facts. If the dad of your friend whom you were visiting the tenant occupying the house? Was he the caretaker of the house and had the authority to order a two truck? These are the questions that you must ask. If he is a tenant and your car was parked in the driveway, then the tenant can have it removed.
Answered on Apr 05th, 2013 at 12:51 AM
Not unless it was in a tow away zone.
Answered on Apr 05th, 2013 at 12:45 AM