Legal Question in Traffic Law in Pennsylvania
towed from public street?
Across from my apartment complex a business is run out of a home. In the yard of the home, signs are posted saying,''Courtesy- Parking for Customers Only During Business Hours'', which I attempt to heed. However, there are less parking spaces in front of my apartment building than tenants and I occassionally end up parking in front of their home during business hours. The owners of the business/home have complained to my landlord and have threatened to have my car towed if it is parked in front of their property. Can they have my car towed from a public street? What are my options if they do tow my car?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: towed from public street?
You certainly cannot be towed off of a public street by a property owner. If it truly is a public street, then only the municipality can tow you from the area for some violation of a legally adopted ordinance.
I suspect from the wording of the sign ("courtesy") that there is no such ordinance.
You may want to explain to them that they have no more right to the street than you do, and that they have no right to tow your car. If they tow your car, you should have the police charge them with theft of your car, as well as sue them civilly.
You didn't indicate where this was--I'm curious, can you email me and tell me?
Re: towed from public street?
You asked if property owners can have a vehicle towed from legal street parking.
No. They have nom greater right to the street parking than any other taxpayer. My guess is that their signs are unlawful and may violate zoning. unless the signs were placed by the locality.
Play nice with the neighbor. Explain to them that they have no greater right to the space than you do. Tell them exactly what you said here. You try to respect their wishes, but not to the point of your own inconvenience.
Regards,
Roger Traversa
email: [email protected]
Phone: 215.279.8940
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