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TOWING BEST
PRACTICES FOR
HOA BOARDS
While towing can be a valuable option for
enforcing parking violations, you must be
consistent in enforcing towing laws. Towing
one car for parking in a restricted area but
not another shows a lack of integrity and
fairness. Before adding towing to your
enforcement strategy:
• Get educated on towing laws. Some
states have strict guidelines on towing,
so work closely with your association
manager and lawyer to ensure
compliance. California, for example,
requires physical notice, along with
a 96-hour waiting period, before an
association can tow a car.
• Partner with a trusted company. Avoid
companies that lack transparency.
Ensure you fully understand a company's
towing fees, policies, and processes
before signing on the dotted line.
• Post towing signs and share rules. To
make sure residents are aware of towing
risks, post towing signs in restricted tow
zones. Reinforce rules by sharing them
regularly in your community's newsletter
or app.
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