I live with two roommates in a small condo complex in Southern California. Each individual unit in the condo complex is allotted two household parking spaces. My car is the third in the household, and as such, I don't have an assigned parking space. Instead, I park in the numerous visitor parking spaces scattered around the complex.
Based upon what my roommates have told me, the condo association has some stipulation that residents are not to park in visitor spaces, but I really haven't been given any other option. This morning (Feb. 12th, 2008) I awoke to find that my car had been towed. I was not given any warning as to this potential action, excepting a notice from November 2007.
I did contact my landlord after receiving the notice in November; I did not simply disregard it. I attempted to negotiate renting a space from another unit, but never heard back from my landlord on the matter. I feel that I acted in a reasonable and proactive manner.
My question then, is whether or not the action taken by the condo association was legal and whether or not I have any grounds to protest paying the fees to get my car out of the tow yard. If possible, please cite any applicable statues or codes that would provide me with additional leverage in this situation. Thank you for your time.

