Cal. Civ. Code § 66-28-520
Towing of nuisance vehicles.
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Any nuisance vehicle located on or about the premises of real property that has been leased or rented for residential purposes may be towed or otherwise removed from such premises by the landlord upon giving twenty-four (24) hours written notice by posting the same upon the subject vehicle.
Under Tennessee Code Ann. § 66-28-520, a vehicle located on or around a residential rental property may be classified as a nuisance vehicle and removed by the landlord. Before any towing or removal can occur, the landlord must first post a written notice directly on the vehicle and allow a full 24-hour waiting period to pass. This rule establishes both the landlord's authority to act and the procedural step that must precede any removal.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 66-28-520 of the Tennessee Residential Landlord-Tenant Act gives property owners and managers a defined process for removing nuisance vehicles from rental premises. A compliant operator posts a written notice physically on the subject vehicle and waits the full 24-hour period before arranging any tow or removal. Keeping dated records of when and how the notice was posted is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-520 sets a minimum procedural requirement that a landlord must follow before towing a vehicle from a residential rental property — specifically, a written notice must be posted on the vehicle at least 24 hours in advance. If a vehicle was towed without that notice being posted, or before the 24-hour window elapsed, that failure to follow the statutory procedure may be relevant to any dispute over the removal. Tenants who believe a vehicle was improperly towed may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand what options may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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