My Vehicle was legally parked on street level opposite my property next to a soccer field. The vehicle ran out of registration for approximately 2 weeks however the green slip was up to date. I did not have a chance to get the vehicle registered due to the current CV19 lockdown an risk to my newborn and immune compromised disabled partner. In that two week period Council has towed my vehicle away to an Auction and now i am over a barrel by the Auction company who wont release the car without payment of Storage and towing fees totaling $800. (When the car is only worth $2,500 when registered). I would like to know any legal avenues I have given the following:
1. Council never notified me of the intent to tow. They claim to have sent a letter, but they sent it to an address from 2 years ago.
2. My address is current at the TfNSW/RMS and I have been paying Council rates for 2 years at the current address. So there is no excuse for them to have the incorrect address.
3. Councils actions put me in this position but they are not the ones in possession of the vehicle.
4. in general i think it is pretty scrummy act to tow a cur parked legally that is less than the 3 months out of rego TfNSW requirement. During a lockdown, when people are isolating as per Health department recommendations. but that is more of a vent than a defense.
4. Also due to covid, the Auction place will not allow me to collect any belongings from the car. such as disability permit, navman etc.
1. Council never notified me of the intent to tow. They claim to have sent a letter, but they sent it to an address from 2 years ago.
2. My address is current at the TfNSW/RMS and I have been paying Council rates for 2 years at the current address. So there is no excuse for them to have the incorrect address.
3. Councils actions put me in this position but they are not the ones in possession of the vehicle.
4. in general i think it is pretty scrummy act to tow a cur parked legally that is less than the 3 months out of rego TfNSW requirement. During a lockdown, when people are isolating as per Health department recommendations. but that is more of a vent than a defense.
4. Also due to covid, the Auction place will not allow me to collect any belongings from the car. such as disability permit, navman etc.
