I googled it and didn't find anything.mctowalot wrote:Well, if it was me I'd just wait until the mower was parked in a reserved parking space and then, well, you know.
To answer your question Mr. Gregthehand, please google "Houston Tow Hearing". It would be great if you could post a link or summary - I can't because I'm working and all I have is this stupid "smart" phone.
I am proud to say I've never lost a tow hearing because all of my tows are legit, what with me following all the laws and regulations and all. :)
And I hope no one gets mad about it, I don't write the laws I just follow 'em.
As one of our fellow forum members says, "Don't blame me, I didn't park your car there!"
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Re: Repo men
Just a question that I've always wondered. If someone parks in the wrong spot or whatever and there car is towed. Not repoed just towed. When they show up to get it if they don't have money how does a tow company legally hold on to the car without a lien? I was under the impression that a Judge was the only person that could take your property and only after due process? Wouldn't the tow company have to give you your property back and then sue you in small claims court for the fees? I ask this because I've had friends get there cars towed from areas that were not marked. The tow driver just told them that they "should have known not to park there" whatever that means. If they did it on a Saturday and I'm there on Sunday surely they don't already have a lein in hand and it's my property.
I understand that many tow companies are trying to just make a buck like everyone else but there are some that are downright dirty low down people. I have seen them tell folks that they owe over $400 for a simple tow and one nights storage. NO KIDDING! So at that point how would you contest the fee? I mean if you leave it there while waiting for judgment from a magistrate that's more money in storage fees.
When I was in law enforcement I was always told, and practiced, that no matter what you couldn't deprive someone of their property. For instance I made a disturbance call one night that originally went out as a home invasion. Turned out one guy had the others guys stuff and guy one wanted it back. We had to actually let him enter the house and take what was his. So if my car gets towed and the guy wants to charge me some outrageous fee what's to keep me from calling the cops and saying I want my property back?
Just curious and this is something I've often wondered about.
I understand that many tow companies are trying to just make a buck like everyone else but there are some that are downright dirty low down people. I have seen them tell folks that they owe over $400 for a simple tow and one nights storage. NO KIDDING! So at that point how would you contest the fee? I mean if you leave it there while waiting for judgment from a magistrate that's more money in storage fees.
When I was in law enforcement I was always told, and practiced, that no matter what you couldn't deprive someone of their property. For instance I made a disturbance call one night that originally went out as a home invasion. Turned out one guy had the others guys stuff and guy one wanted it back. We had to actually let him enter the house and take what was his. So if my car gets towed and the guy wants to charge me some outrageous fee what's to keep me from calling the cops and saying I want my property back?
Just curious and this is something I've often wondered about.