Columbus Private Property Towing for Apartments, HOAs and Lots

The property owner, or an agent the owner has authorized, asks a towing company to remove a vehicle that is parked without permission. The lot must be posted with proper signs, the tow company reports the removal to the local police, and the vehicle's owner can recover it from the storage location. The full requirements are in ORC 4513.60 and 4513.601.

Yes. Ohio's private tow-away law expects signs at the entrances to the lot that warn drivers unauthorized vehicles will be removed and tell them how to find a towed car. The statute spells out what the signs must say and where they go. We point out gaps during our walk-through, but your attorney should confirm compliance.

The owner of the property, or a person the owner has authorized, such as an on-site manager, a management company or an HOA officer. We keep the list of names you give us and confirm the caller is on it before a truck is sent. Update the list whenever your staff or board changes.

Yes. Ohio law requires the tow company to notify the local police department after a vehicle is taken from private property, and we do that for every removal. That report is also how a driver who comes back to an empty space can find out quickly who has the car and where it went.

The office sets pricing for a property account before any towing begins, and the dispatcher quotes single requests before a truck goes out. What a vehicle owner pays to get a car back is governed by Ohio rules rather than by the property. The rates page explains in general terms how our bills are built.

Yes, if your posted signs and parking policy cover assigned spaces and the request comes from someone on your authorized list. Many apartment managers have the resident report the car, then the manager confirms it is not a permitted guest and calls us. Keeping that confirmation step avoids towing a legitimate visitor.

A car that has not moved in weeks can sometimes be removed under the private tow-away law, and sometimes it is better handled through the police or the abandoned-vehicle process. Ask your attorney which route fits your situation. Once you know, we will tow under whichever procedure you are following.

Check the sign at the lot's entrance for the towing company's name and number. If it says Auto Lyft USA, call (614) 633-8163 at any hour. If the sign is missing or unreadable, the local police non-emergency line can tell you which company reported the tow and where the vehicle was taken.

Plan to bring a government photo ID and proof you own the car or have the owner's permission, such as the title, registration or a signed note. Call before you come so the dispatcher can confirm the vehicle is at our yard, tell you the amount due and arrange for someone to meet you.

Call us first and explain what you need, whether it is medication, a child seat, work tools or house keys. We will arrange a time for you to come to the yard and collect them. Bring a photo ID so we can confirm you are the owner or are acting for the owner.

Ohio's law addresses that situation, and our operators follow it. In general, the driver stops and explains the options when the owner shows up before the vehicle leaves the property. The exact terms come from the statute, so property managers should read that part closely with their attorney.

Yes. Associations with private roads, shared drives or guest lots can set up an account the same way an apartment complex does. The board approves the parking rules and signage, names the people who can request a tow, and gives our office a map of where parking is and is not allowed.

Yes, for landlords and lot owners who have their signs and authorization in place before the weekend. Game days fill driveways and small lots around campus quickly, so set up the account ahead of the season. That way your manager can call the moment a stranger takes a tenant's space.

No. It is a plain-language overview of how we handle private property towing. Ohio Revised Code 4513.60 and 4513.601 are the controlling rules, and they change from time to time. Property owners and managers should read the current text or ask their attorney before setting a towing policy.