Can landlord tow my guest?
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Can landlord tow my guest?
No tow signs posted, we are gIven one guest pass per unit and my other friend was using it. The friend that was towed was there for an hour at most. The main thing is that can they tow if no signs are posted on the building or parking area itself? The only way we can get the towing info is to call the landlord herself and she tells us the phone number and company. It is about a $200 fine; we are in college and are wondering if there is anyway to get out of it?
Asked on October 2, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Illinois
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Obviously the landlord was able to tow your guest's vehicle. The issue is whether or not the landlord was justified in having the vehicle towed or not? If there were no signs stating "no parking" or other warnings and there was a pass on the vehicle where the vehicle was parked properly, then the landlord should reimburse your friend for the costs of the tow.
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