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Towed from your apartment complex in Mississippi

A car may be towed only at the request of its owner, a police officer, or the property owner or someone acting for them. For commercial vehicles of 15,000 pounds or more, the property must post a sign at each entrance with the towing symbol at least 4 by 4 inches, mounted 5 to 8 feet high. We have not found a sign rule for regular passenger cars.

Checked Nov 15, 2026 against the Mississippi 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.

Mississippi rules that matter here

Tow-away signs

A car may be towed only at the request of its owner, a police officer, or the property owner or someone acting for them. For commercial vehicles of 15,000 pounds or more, the property must post a sign at each entrance with the towing symbol at least 4 by 4 inches, mounted 5 to 8 feet high. We have not found a sign rule for regular passenger cars.123

Notice

The tow company must report the tow to local police within 24 hours, along with who asked for it. If the owner has not called within two business days, the company must look up the owner and lienholder and send them the amount due by certified mail through a state-approved notice vendor, postmarked by the seventh day after the tow. Failing to make a good faith effort at these steps bars the company from charging for towing and storage.1

Drop fee release

For commercial vehicles of 15,000 pounds or more, a tow company may not charge a drop fee to unhook the vehicle after it is hooked up but before it leaves private property. This commercial vehicle law is set to expire July 1, 2029. We have not found a drop rule for regular passenger cars.2

Related

Think the tow or the bill was wrong?

Ask the lot for an itemized receipt, compare it to the legal limits in Mississippi, 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 15, 2026. Fees and rules change: confirm with the lot or agency before you go. Spot an error? Tell us.

  1. Senate Bill 2848 (2026), as sent to the Governor and approved April 8, 2026, amending Miss. Code 85-7-251, effective July 1, 2026 (Miss. Code Ann. § 85-7-251, as amended by Laws 2026, ch. 503 (SB 2848)), Mississippi Legislature. Checked Nov 15, 2026.
  2. Senate Bill 2635 (2024), commercial vehicle nonconsensual towing, approved April 19, 2024 and codified in Miss. Code chapter 63-37 (Miss. Code Ann. §§ 63-37-1, 63-37-13 (Laws 2024, ch. 384)), Mississippi Legislature. Checked Nov 15, 2026.
  3. Mississippi Code 63-3-915, who may authorize towing from private property (2025 code) (Miss. Code Ann. § 63-3-915), Justia (reprint of Mississippi Code). Checked Nov 15, 2026.