Tenants Abandoned Vehicle Removal

Summary

Property owners in Illinois can manage the removal of abandoned vehicles on their property. Its generally the owners responsibility to contact a towing service, as police usually dont handle towing from private property unless the vehicle poses a hazard. There is no specific time frame for towing, but notifying the former tenant before removal is advisable. Check your lease agreement for any clauses about abandoned property.

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I own an apartment building and one of my tenants that no longer lives there left his vehicle on the property. Can the police authorize the tow or is it on me as the property owner to contact a towing service and have it towed?
In Illinois, as a property owner, you generally have the right to manage the removal of abandoned vehicles on your property. Here are some steps you can consider:
- Check your lease agreement for any clauses about abandoned property.
- Contact a local towing company for removal.
- Notify the former tenant before towing, if possible.
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so is it on me to contact the tow service and have it removed or the police
As the property owner, it is generally your responsibility to contact a towing service to remove the abandoned vehicle. The police do not typically handle towing from private property unless the vehicle poses a hazard.
Would you like contact details for a local towing service?
does it matter how long its been there before I tow it? It is private property
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In Illinois, there isn't a specific time frame that mandates when a vehicle must be towed from private property. However, it's advisable to notify the former tenant before towing, if possible. You can proceed with towing once you've followed any lease agreement terms on abandoned property.