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Fung v. The Owners, Strata Plan LMS 0013 - 2018 BCCRT 840 - 2018-12-12

The applicant says the respondent did not have a sign stating a visitor’s pass was required or cars would be towed. The applicant claims reimbursement of $166.23 for towing charges and taxi fare.   [...]  Instead, the respondent’s towing signage at the time stated “Residential Visitor Parking only” and indicated a car could be towed if in violation, at the vehicle owner’s expense.   [...]  17. I also accept that the applicant sustained the claimed damages, namely the towing ($159.08) and taxi fare expenses ($7.15) and that these were foreseeable and caused by the respondent’s decision to have the applicant’s car towed.

Williams v. Troika Management Corp. - 2023 BCCRT 1138 - 2023-12-28

The lot was leased and managed by Troika Management Corp (Troika), which had Mr. Williams’ vehicle towed. Mr. Williams says the towing was wrongful because there were no visible signs advising not to park there.   [...]  He says someone advised him that a Troika employee had ordered it towed. 9. Troika does not specifically dispute having Mr. Williams’ vehicle towed.   [...]  As there was no contract and no bailment relationship between the parties, I find that Troika towed Mr. Williams’ vehicle under the law of trespass. Unless prohibited by law, a private property owner may tow unauthorized vehicles from its property.

Rahnama v. Tsoi - 2022 BCCRT 781 - 2022-07-07

The applicant says the respondent had her car towed improperly, and seeks reimbursement of $758 for towing expenses, transportation fees, title search expenses, and compensation for time spent.   [...]  The applicant says on August 15, 2021, the respondent improperly had her car towed, when she was still entitled to park there. The applicant wants to be reimbursed for all expenses related to the towing, for a total of $758.   [...]  Additionally, I find the respondent is responsible for reimbursing the applicant $11.98 in Uber fees she had to pay to get to her towed car. 15. The remaining amount of the applicant’s $758 is for her “time spent” dealing with the towing.

Pickering v. The Owners, Strata Plan NW 49 - 2024 BCCRT 341 - 2024-04-09

3. Mr. Pickering says the strata towed his car from his parking stall without proper notice. He seeks reimbursement of $282.11 for towing charges he paid to recover his vehicle and $717.89 in punitive damages for a total of $1,000.00.   [...]  Must the strata reimburse Mr. Pickering $282.11 for towing charges? 19. Mr. Pickering says he was not properly notified his car would be towed.   [...]  Therefore, I find the strata had authority to tow Mr. Pickering’s car without notice. 21. Finally, bylaw 38.13 is clear that the owner of a vehicle which is towed is responsible for towing costs.

Parker v. The Owners, Strata Plan EPS 3940 - 2018 BCCRT 779 - 2018-11-28

2. The owner says the strata wrongfully had 2 cars owned by his visitors towed. He seeks reimbursement of $378.29 for the towing bills. 3. The strata denies the claim.   [...]  The fact that the owner chose to pay the towing fees on behalf of his visitors does not mean that he has a personal cause of action against the strata.   [...]  Specifically, he did not provide evidence, such as receipts, to prove that he paid for the towing, or to establish the amount paid. For these reasons, I find the owner has not established his claim for towing costs.

Burnstad v. McBride - 2021 BCCRT 498 - 2021-05-11

The vehicle was then ticketed for not displaying a valid licence plate and was towed to an impound lot. 24. The respondents say that fees for parking tickets, towing, and storage were charged to them because they incorrectly remained registered as the vehicle’s owners.   [...]  I find that the respondents were only charged fees for towing and storage because the applicants chose not to register the ownership transfer as required under the MVA. So, I find the applicants are responsible for towing and storage fees.   [...]  26. Turning to the amounts of those fees, the respondents submitted an invoice and a credit card receipt showing they paid $210.02 for the motorhome towing fee on July 7, 2020. I find the applicants owe the respondents $210.02 for towing.

Pacific Holdings Ltd v. LeQuesne - 2020 BCCRT 35 - 2020-01-09

1. This dispute is about a towed truck owned or controlled by the applicant, Pacific Holdings Ltd (Pacific).   [...]  25. What about the towing? Section 251 of the MVA sets out scenarios where an officer may impound a vehicle on reasonable grounds.   [...]  The evidence shows the truck was released by the tow yard on August 15, 2019. I would dismiss the loss of business claim in any event.

Dhindsa v. V.S.S. Holdings Ltd. (dba Avis Car Rental) - 2022 BCCRT 1295 - 2022-12-01

On January 15, 2022, while Mr. Dhindsa had possession of the car, police impounded the car in Revelstoke for 30 days and had the car towed to a tow yard in Revelstoke. Avis contacted the tow yard on February 10 to assist in the release application after 30 days.   [...]  Avis then had the car towed to Kelowna and received the car back on February 20, 2022. Avis only billed Mr. Dhindsa for charges up until February 16, 2022.   [...]  It charged them $1,862.95 for towing and storage fees during the impoundment, plus various fees and taxes, for a total of $6,253.50.

Blasutig v. The Owners, Strata Plan 1474 - 2019 BCCRT 958 - 2019-08-09

The strata stated that if the owner did not comply by February 15, 2019, the strata would tow her vehicle. 25. The owner’s vehicle was towed on February 18, 2019.   [...]  Should I order the strata to reimburse the owner $191.20 for towing expenses? 63. For the reasons that follow, I find the owner is entitled to reimbursement of towing expenses in the amount of $191.20.   [...]  65. The owner provided a copy of the towing receipt from Mid Island Towing and proof of payment by credit card.

Vergeychik v. 1237048 B.C. Ltd - 2023 BCCRT 757 - 2023-09-05

He hired the respondent, 1237048 B.C. Ltd. (TTN), to tow his car to his home. Mr. Vergeychik says TTN overcharged him for its towing services.   [...]  TTN submitted an email from its subcontractor confirming it used a flatbed for the tow. In response to this email, Mr. Vergeychik acknowledges that the subcontractor’s tow truck had a flatbed, but he says the subcontractor did not actually use the flatbed for the tow.   [...]  He submitted a recorded phone call between him and TTN’s subcontractor that towed his car. He asked if any special equipment was used to tow his car, such as a flatbed or a dolly.

Kirkham v. Ali - 2019 BCCRT 1153 - 2019-10-02

She says that the fines and towing charges were his own fault. 3. Both parties are self-represented.   [...]  15. The respondent replied that if there was a vehicle parked in the parking stall when the condominium sale closed, it would be towed. She told him that the purchaser would have the right to use the parking stall and that she would not be held responsible if a vehicle was towed.   [...]  In other words, I find that the towing cost and fines were avoidable losses, which the respondent is not responsible for.

West Coast Car Rental Inc. v. Venor - 2022 BCCRT 1106 - 2022-10-07

a. Does Mr. Venor owe WCCR $1,539.95 for towing and storage costs? b. Does Mr. Venor owe WCCR $721.06 for vehicle damage?   [...]  Towing and storage 17. I find that towing and storage fees are foreseeable losses resulting from Mr. Venor’s breach of the standard of care.   [...]  WCCR provided an invoice from the towing company, which includes the storage fees and totals the claimed $1,539.95.

Robosa v. Megmar Maintenance Ltd. - 2024 BCCRT 591 - 2024-06-24

a. $492.03 for Roadhouse Towing Ltd. to tow her vehicle from the highway to the Coast Kamloops Hotel in Kamloops on November 15, 2022.   [...]  e. $112.61 for Don's Auto Towing Ltd. to tow her vehicle from Coast Kamloops Hotel to Hanson on November 16, 2022.   [...]  26. Ms. Robosa provided receipts from Roadhouse Towing Ltd. for $492.03, Don’s Auto Towing Ltd. for $112.61, Coast Kamloops Hotel for $164.72, and Hanson for $257.63.