What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
My temporarily unused car was towed from my apartment complex in CA (Santa Clara) as it had expired tags. Since I was using my other car all the time (and the car that was towed was parked a little away from my apartment in a legal parking spot), I actually learnt about the tow only when I received the notice of lien sale by mail 12 days later from the towing company. I read the CA DMV rules and it says that the towing company should inform the owner of the vehicle "immediately". I would imagine "immediately" is not 12 days! Is this normal, if not, can I sue the towing company in small claims court for taking so long to inform me? (they make $50 a day for storage, so they have a real incentive to inform the owner late!!). Any help greatly appreciated!What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
My temporarily unused car was towed from my apartment complex in CA (Santa Clara) as it had expired tags. Since I was using my other car all the time (and the car that was towed was parked a little away from my apartment in a legal parking spot), I actually learnt about the tow only when I received the notice of lien sale by mail 12 days later from the towing company. I read the CA DMV rules and it says that the towing company should inform the owner of the vehicle "immediately". I would imagine "immediately" is not 12 days! Is this normal, if not, can I sue the towing company in small claims court for taking so long to inform me? (they make $50 a day for storage, so they have a real incentive to inform the owner late!!). Any help greatly appreciated!What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?