Appropriate Notice as to Trespass

[BogWalker]

A week should be plenty of time for people to take notice.

 

[rhino]

So . . .

What if you post the sign, then give a grace period when you're not enforcing it, but because it's not enforced right away, no one thinks it will every be enforced?

That could get worse than just enforcing immediately the first time you have a car towed after not towing any of them for a time period while the sign is visible.

 

[Sylvain]

What about people parked there who proudly display the glorious INGO sticker on their car?
Surely you wont have their car towed.

It could even be a mod.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

What if you post the sign, then give a grace period when you're not enforcing it, but because it's not enforced right away, no one thinks it will every be enforced?

That could get worse than just enforcing immediately the first time you have a car towed after not towing any of them for a time period while the sign is visible.

Look, Mr. Helper, doesn't a police department need you at budget time with your inane scenarios?

"We need a tank because veterans in Morgan County will unite with Godzilla who knows Wing Chun and attack the courthouse in Martinsville, so we need black pants and a tank and a pony and a . . . "

 

[SSGSAD]

1. Liability to persons injured while in the parking lot.

2. Trash, broken beer bottles and "schooners", and half eaten food left behind by illegal parkers.

3. People passed out in the parking lot from excessive alcohol consumption.

4. Damage to motor vehicles of tenants and clients caused by the illegal parkers.



Not upset, just tired of the trash, broken glass and disregard of property rights.

What liability..... I stepped in a "hole" at work, was off for a week, and lost my job due to missing too much time from work, and the attorney,told me,I didn't have a case .....

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Premises liability depends on the duty owed to the designation of the person injured--invitee, licensee, trespasser, etc.

 

[ModernGunner]

Certainly, a 'work week' (5 days) would be more than fair. JMO.

 

[96firephoenix]

You have no idea how much snooty-brand scotch can be consumed.

You said this, but all I heard was that parking was $20 an hour.

 

[rhino]

Look, Mr. Helper, doesn't a police department need you at budget time with your inane scenarios?

"We need a tank because veterans in Morgan County will unite with Godzilla who knows Wing Chun and attack the courthouse in Martinsville, so we need black pants and a tank and a pony and a . . . "

Excuse me, sir. Your comments are invalidated by technical inaccuracy. Everyone knows that Godzilla practices Hop Gar gung fu, not Wing Chun. <scoff>

 

[Slawburger]

Excuse me, sir. Your comments are invalidated by technical inaccuracy. Everyone knows that Godzilla practices Hop Gar gung fu, not Wing Chun. <scoff>

In other words: Objection Overruled!

 

[rhino]

In other words: Objection Overruled!

Indeed, sir! INDEED.

 

[gregkl]

Because the lawyer is polling the jury pool and does not want to lose good will with the community. Reasonableness depends on what others think is reasonable.

Your input would be very helpful to us, horn.



It's an office building full of lawyers and accountants. You have no idea how much snooty-brand scotch can be consumed.

Kirk,

I think some time should pass and that predatory towing is not being encouraged. I once parked in the Levee right in front of a sign that said; "no movie parking". I read that, said to my wife; "we are not going to the movie so I guess it's okay". When I came out, the car was gone. Later after doing some "detective" work I discovered that I was towed within 7 minutes of me leaving the car. When I returned 30 minutes later, I was able to catch a ride with the tow truck driver back to get my car. I was nice, but I let the lady that owns the property and each business there that I would not be shopping there anymore. And I did not go back for over 3 years. I called the major and with my complaint plus numerous others, they moved towards not allowing predatory towing.

For me, I would like a couple hours and when I return it would be fine to have one of those stickers that are hard to remove stuck on my window warning me that I am illegally parked and that I will be subject to towing. As far as overnight, I would post, if you can, that all cars on the lot after a certain time will be towed. No overnight parking.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Yeah, I had a similar issue down in B'town Greg. I was driving my personal car doing an install at a private apartment building that had just been built. Came out to get a tool from my trunk and car was gone. As I was on the phone with the tow company being told they didnt have my car a resident said "hey, was it a little blue car? Because the truck is sitting in the alley with it."

I was able to flag down the driver and he was apologetic and offered to take it back. I just had him drop it so I could drive the half a block and park again.

I wasnt worried about being towed because I was told they werent supposed to start towing for another 3 weeks.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

No one passed out in the parking lot Friday AM. No broken glass, bottles or cans in the landscaping. So far so good.

I have had a couple of attempted trespassers tell me that other businesses downtown told them that they could use our parking lot. *sigh*

So far the signs are working. We shall see what the weekend brings.

I think some time should pass and that predatory towing is not being encouraged.

The Levee parking brewhaha/debacle is what I am hoping to avoid and am hesitant to actually call to tow right away.

I just want to be a barking dog, not a wolf*/predator.

*in Southern Indiana, read this as "woof"

 

[Cameramonkey]

No one passed out in the parking lot Friday AM. No broken glass, bottles or cans in the landscaping. So far so good.

I have had a couple of attempted trespassers tell me that other businesses downtown told them that they could use our parking lot. *sigh*

So far the signs are working. We shall see what the weekend brings.



The Levee parking brewhaha/debacle is what I am hoping to avoid and am hesitant to actually call to tow right away.

I just want to be a barking dog, not a wolf*/predator.

*in Southern Indiana, read this as "woof"

Sounds like educating your neighbors is in order.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Sounds like educating your neighbors is in order.

If people can run you over, people WILL run you over.

Cannot sleep on your rights.

 

[Slawburger]

...I just want to be a barking dog, not a wolf*/predator.

*in Southern Indiana, read this as "woof"

I resemble that remark. You flatlanders have no appreciation for our creative pronunciations. Anyone can read a dictionary and follow rigid rules for the "accepted" pronunciation. Our dialect has more creative flair.

 

[indiucky]

I resemble that remark. You flatlanders have no appreciation for our creative pronunciations. Anyone can read a dictionary and follow rigid rules for the "accepted" pronunciation. Our dialect has more creative flair.

Oh and by the way Kirk....It's "Dawg" not "dog" or however you Canucks say it....

 

[88GT]

In hindsight, I can't believe that meme didn't make an appearance before now.

 

[indiucky]

I have had a couple of attempted trespassers tell me that other businesses downtown told them that they could use our parking lot.

So I pulled back the charging handle, looked 'em dead in the eye and said.....

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