Legal Question in Consumer Law in Virginia

Land Lord Tenant Issue

I own a certain car which was towed by a company hired by my land lord. Since I did not have a job to pay for insurance, I deactivated the car at the Department of Motor Vehicles, so the tags were not current. However, I was allowed to retain my tags. My land lord had verbally given me permission to park in his lot or at our parking space since I am still living in his property. Can I get back my car and do I have to pay the charges that have accrued. I did nothing wrong and do not accept any liability with reference to the towing company. I now want back my car.

NB. The land lord denies having said that I could park in his lot.

Do I have a case or no?


Asked on 12/18/07, 3:30 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Land Lord Tenant Issue

Sounds like some version of "he said vs. he said". You could always find out whom is more likely to be considered correct by filing your case in small claims court and allowing a judge to rule on the matter.

(Of course, you should be able to get your car back by paying the towing costs which you could then attempt to recover in the aforementioned action in small claims court.)

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Answered on 12/18/07, 7:10 am


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