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    Default Re: Apartment Complex Towed My Car, And Towing Company Sold It

    The apartment complex is under no obligation to verify registrations (and they don't have access to DMV databases). That's why you're supposed to put the sticker on. Without a valid decal, the vehicle is in violation and they can tow. I agree, it was a crappy thing for them to do, especially if they knew you were on vacation - but they aren't going to have legal liability for towing an improperly tagged vehicle.

    If the towing company notified you in accordance with state law, and failed to receive a response, and waited whatever the prescribed time is under statute before selling the vehicle, you might be out of luck. Perhaps Carl or another Californian familiar with the statutes can tell you the exact time frames in question.

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    Default Re: Apartment Complex Towed My Car, And Towing Company Sold It

    You should probably consult an attorney. The tow company almost certainly obtained evidence of registration by the time of the lien sale (which can be initiated after 30 days) but, they may not be under any legal obligation to affirm the management's justification for the tow. It may be incumbent upon the management to affirm the expired status prior to the tow - I just am not sure where that liability might lie in this situation.

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