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Towed from your apartment complex in District of Columbia

Tow trucks must show the company name, phone, address, DOT number, storage fee, and hours. Lot sign rules were not confirmed.

Checked Nov 14, 2026 against the District of Columbia statute and regulator pages.

What to do now

  1. Call the property office or check the tow-away sign at the lot entrance. It must name the tow company and its phone number in most states.
  2. Call the tow company to confirm they have the car, the address of the storage lot and the total due.
  3. Photograph the signs, your permit or sticker and where you were parked before anything changes.
  4. Get your car out quickly. Storage is charged by the day.
  5. Ask for an itemized receipt and compare it to your state limits.
  6. If the tow broke your lease or the state rules, write to the property manager and request a hearing if your state offers one.

District of Columbia rules that matter here

Tow-away signs

Tow trucks must show the company name, phone, address, DOT number, storage fee, and hours. Lot sign rules were not confirmed.2

Notice

Tow companies must give you a copy of the DC Owner's Bill of Rights for Towed Vehicles at and after the tow.2

Payment

For city tows and boots, DC DMV accepts cash, contactless or digital wallet, money order, or credit card. Payment rules for private tow lots were not confirmed.1

Related

District of Columbia cities: Washington

Think the tow or the bill was wrong?

Ask the lot for an itemized receipt, compare it to the legal limits in District of Columbia, and request a hearing before the deadline. Our step-by-step guide and calculator are free.

Questions

Can my apartment tow my car without warning?

In many states yes, if proper tow-away signs are posted at each entrance. Some states and leases require a warning sticker first for things like expired tags. Check your state rules and your lease.

Who do I call if my car was towed from my apartment?

Start with the tow company named on the posted sign or the property office. In Houston and Harris County you can also search FindMyTowedCar. Police usually get a report of private tows within a few hours.

Sources

Last checked Nov 14, 2026. Fees and rules change: confirm with the lot or agency before you go. Spot an error? Tell us.

  1. Booted/Towed Vehicle Fees, DC Department of Motor Vehicles. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
  2. Your Towing Rights: What Drivers Need to Know Before and After a Tow, DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
  3. Business Advisory Regarding Towing Related to Heavy-Duty Towing (16 DCMR § 408), DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection. Checked Nov 14, 2026.