Legal Question in Traffic Law in Maryland

Car towed by private company

My car has been towed out of the parking lot of the apartment complex I live in. The car did not have license plates on it becuase I recently put the plates on a different car. Can the company legally tow the car since it is in a private lot?


Asked on 2/07/02, 1:09 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Re: Car towed by private company

It depends on who authorized the towing of your car. If it was the lot owner then the Maryland Law Provides: Before towing or removing the vehicle, shall have authorization of the parking lot owner which shall include:

(i) The name of the person authorizing the tow or removal; and

(ii) A statement that the vehicle is being towed or removed at the request of the parking lot owner;

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Answered on 2/07/02, 11:46 am


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