What you're describing isn't "predatory towing."

Sep 23, 2024
3:39:06pm

volleyjiver All-American

Predatory towing does exist though. Just because you have signs and have let people off the hook once in awhile, doesn't mean predatory towing doesn't exist in Utah County. It most certainly does.

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"Predatory towing" as a property owner and manager.

AltTabbins I got UtahFootballGM banned.

3:35pm

You can't be "predatory" towed away if you don't park where you aren't allowed to park

Skeptical Optimist

3:38pm

Exactly my point. Thank you.

AltTabbins

3:42pm

What you're describing isn't "predatory towing."

volleyjiver

3:39pm

It is though. People saying us having the tow company check it a couple times a day is predatory.

AltTabbins

3:42pm

Ok. You’re a predator and we still think you’re a predator. Happy?

IGlowInTheDark

3:44pm

Im happy if it makes you feel better. Stop parking where you aren't allowed to and everyones happy.

AltTabbins

4:24pm

I wouldn’t call this predatory. The tow company with a truck hovering around

IGlowInTheDark

3:39pm

Why did you post this? Have you been carrying this burden for some time? Glad you confessed. Now go and sin no more...

Atmospheric_Cougar

3:39pm

Seeking absolution?

IGlowInTheDark

3:40pm

Venting. It was an issue I had to deal with a lot when I owned property.

AltTabbins

3:43pm

Because he believes that because he owns property and uses a tow company for his

volleyjiver

3:42pm

I didn't call it predatory. Everyone who got towed used that word though.........

AltTabbins

3:44pm

There are "predatory towing" laws. It's not what one person says it is or isn't

volleyjiver

3:48pm

I think you need to look into this a little deeper. You'd be surprised. There's only 2-3 actual companies in the area.

AltTabbins

4:27pm

Your last paragraph is not true. My daughter was towed out of her parking

BYUMizzou

3:41pm

I'd pay personally to release the car. This did happen in our Orem lot for emergencies or misunderstandings.

AltTabbins

3:49pm

I'm glad you were an empathetic landlord, but you're the exception that proves

ebv

3:56pm

The thing is that they are only allowed to do what the owner and manager says. They will come to you with a "plan" and

AltTabbins

4:33pm

Do you remember what the cost was to those towed?

RC Vikings

3:43pm

Nothing for us. $175 if I remember correctly to get it out. I'd have to pay $50 out of pocket (and I did) for them to.

AltTabbins

3:48pm

Just out of curiosity, do you get a cut of the towing company's revenue?

Jesse Pinkman

3:46pm

Not a penny.

AltTabbins

3:50pm

Congratulations to you for being in the minority in Utah County. Maybe you

AlternateShot

3:47pm

What a terrible hill to die on.

ebv

3:49pm

The parking on the hill is great though. I loved it for football games. Easy walking distance for me an my family.

AltTabbins

3:52pm

I think cars should only be towed when they are preventing other cars from being

robin

3:50pm

People are saying my situation wasn't predatory, but they did this. They patrolled.

AltTabbins

3:51pm

From what I understand and was told, they had to have clear signage at each entrance and visible from parking spots.

AltTabbins

3:53pm

Just say you donated the kickbacks to BYU Athletics and you are forgiven.

calvindyer

4:00pm

I've lived in Provo for 25 years and never been towed. You're right, just obey

runnincoug

4:15pm

Why now? Were you drinking iced tea on the porch reminiscing about this?

Forbidden Fruit

4:16pm

Someone posted another thread about it. I was just replying to the general topic since it was brought up. Slow work day.

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