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Towed from your apartment complex in Utah

Each entrance needs a 24 by 18 inch sign in the state format showing who may park and the tow details. Without a compliant sign, the owner must leave a written notice on the car 24 hours before towing, except in fire lanes, disabled spaces and similar spots. If the car is towed, the most a company may charge for a private-property tow of a car in Utah is $211, plus storage.

Checked Nov 14, 2026 against the Utah 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.

Utah rules that matter here

Tow-away signs

Each entrance needs a 24 by 18 inch sign in the state format showing who may park and the tow details. Without a compliant sign, the owner must leave a written notice on the car 24 hours before towing, except in fire lanes, disabled spaces and similar spots.3

Notice

For tows not ordered by police, the tower must enter the tow in the state impound vehicle system as soon as it reaches the lot and notify local police. Within two business days it must send a certified letter to the owner and lienholders. You can check at tow.utah.gov.23

Drop fee release

For a private-property tow of a car or light truck, the drop fee is capped at $105.50 in 2026.1

Personal belongings

Once the towing fee is paid, the owner may enter the car during normal business hours and remove personal property not attached to it, unless it is held as evidence.3

Hearing to contest the tow

You can file a complaint with UDOT about overcharges or other violations of the towing rules.2

Payment

Tow companies and impound yards must accept cash and debit or credit cards. They may add a card processing fee of 3%.13

Related

Think the tow or the bill was wrong?

Ask the lot for an itemized receipt, compare it to the legal limits in Utah, 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. UDOT 2026 Non-Consent Towing Fee Schedule (Utah Admin. Code R909-19), Utah Department of Transportation. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
  2. Utah Consumer Bill of Rights Regarding Towing, 10,000 lbs. and less (effective 1/1/2026), Utah Department of Transportation. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
  3. Utah Code 72-9-603 Towing notice requirements, cost responsibilities, maximum rates (Utah Code Ann. § 72-9-603), Utah Legislature. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
  4. Find a Towed Vehicle, Utah Highway Patrol. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
  5. Impound Vehicle Search instructions, Utah State Tax Commission. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
  6. Utah Code § 72-9-603, Towing notice requirements (Utah Code § 72-9-603(1)(a)), Utah Legislature. Checked Nov 14, 2026.