RESIDENTS have come together to protest parking restrictions imposed at an HOA.
More than 500 people signed a petition against their HOA, claiming the new parking rules caused vehicles to be towed from driveways at night.
In a neighborhood previously gripped by discontent over parking, more than 500 residents have come together to protest an HOA.
The move highlighted potential residents’ frustration with the perception that they were being oversold by management.
In 2020, 569 residents signed a Change.org petition that said his neighborhood in Kentucky was towing too many cars.
They also said they had difficulty recovering vehicles from tow operators.
“Living here has become a prison, but the only difference is that prisoners can still receive visitors,” the petition author wrote.
“Over the past few weeks, we have dealt with many difficulties not only because of this new ‘rule’ but also because of the towing company.”
The petition alleges that the community has stopped allowing drivers to park their cars on the street.
He said drivers who left their vehicles on the street were “at risk” of being towed.
“We have had instances where it is two in the morning and the cars in our garage have been hooked,” the petition alleges.
The driver also complained that street parking was not prohibited in his rental.
The petition was also translated into Spanish.
The US Sun was unable to confirm whether parking rules have been adjusted since the petition.
HOA representatives were not immediately available for comment for this story.
However, more than 40 other drivers complained in the comments section of the petition.
What to do if your car is towed
Unfairly or not, recovering a towed vehicle can be a hassle.
If your vehicle is towed after parking in a “No Parking” zone or other legitimate reason, there are some steps you can take to get it back.
Steps to follow when your car is towed:
- Try to find out why your car was towed. Haven’t you seen a “No Parking” sign? Did you miss your car payment? Have you returned to a lot where there were unpaid citations? Finding the reason may narrow down the phone numbers to dial.
- Locate the vehicle. Most states, cities, or counties require towing companies to leave some type of contact information via a posted or mailed sign.
- Recovery dates and times depend on the company that towed the vehicle, but these times will be posted on the website or may be provided by a representative.
- Pay the fees. Be careful to be as quick as possible, as some towing yards may charge per-day storage fees.
If you believe your vehicle was improperly towed, you can dispute the action by following these steps:
- Be quick – many states have a small window of time in which it is acceptable to file a claim against a company that improperly towed your vehicle.
- Gather supporting documents: photos, emails, receipts, police reports, and witness statements, if applicable. The more evidence, the better.
- Familiarize yourself with local laws, as laws for towing companies vary by state.
- Try talking to the towing company. Sometimes it may have been a simple oversight and the matter can be resolved quickly.
- Contact your local Justice of the Peace as they may have more information or resources to help. They are often used for towing cases.
- Speak to a lawyer. Many lawyers offer free consultations and, depending on the case, it may be worth calling on a lawyer.
Source: Oregon Department of Justice, National General, Rak law firm
“It’s wrong and [an] injustice,” said one commenter.
Several drivers said owners of previously towed cars should get their money back.
“Our experience was really sad and scary,” another commenter wrote.
“The first time they came, I was woken up by their loud voices and the truck.”
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