Q: Can a property manager have your car towed from parking lot after saying it's OK to park it there.
The plates had been removed due to vandalism Even though there are 11 other vehicles in parking lot with illegal registration? He then lies and says he asked us if it was my vehicle and I just ignored him. He also said he gave me 3 warnings to have it moved or it would be towed. So he had it towed as an abandoned vehicle. I have a video of us talking about the car right in front of the car. He said he gave me three warnings to have it moved or it would be towed. How can you say to move your vehicle then say he didn't know who's it was after discussing the car not getting towed on video? He also would not say where it was at after it was towed. Then installs a sign a week later that says the make of tow company. When I asked him again after several inquiries he said read the sign. He wouldn't say who towed it but kept saying read the sign.
A:
If the property manager initially gave you permission to park your car in the lot, having it towed later seems questionable, especially when other vehicles with illegal registration were not towed. The key issues here are the removal of your license plates due to vandalism and the contradictory statements from the property manager. Your video evidence of discussing the car with him is crucial. It suggests that he knew the car was yours and had not given you three warnings as claimed.
The fact that he refused to tell you where the car was towed and only installed the sign after the incident further complicates matters. It appears he may have mishandled the situation or acted inconsistently. You could use this evidence to challenge his actions, potentially through a formal complaint to his employer or the property management company.
Additionally, consider contacting local authorities or a legal advisor to understand your rights and the appropriate steps to take. Document all interactions and keep copies of any communications. This approach will help you build a stronger case if you need to escalate the matter further.
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