San Jose, CA asked in Civil Rights for California

Q: My vehicle was towed from friends apartment. My reg expired. I am reg owner. Tow Co. in CA denying my property. Rights?

I just want my stuff. I'm homeless and its alot of my stuff. Was towed 30 hours ago.

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Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
Answered
  • Civil Rights Lawyer
  • Jess Ranch, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Contact the local police department, which probably has the contract with the towing company. Explain that you need assistance keeping the peace while you attempt to recover your property. Bring your vehicle registration with you, unless everything proving your ownership is in the car. In that event, notify the police of that fact and request that they accompany you when you go to the towing company to recover your property, letting them know that all your ownership documents are in the car and you need access to it to prove your ownership.

Make sure you have enough money to pay the towing charges and other fees. However, unless you pay the registration fees before you go to get the car, you will probably not be allowed to drive the car away without a current registration.

This is an ongoing problem for many people in your situation. Do some research at the library online to help you find a local organization which helps people like you in these kinds of situations.

Good luck.

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