private parkingUnited States · Florida (Statewide)Difficulty: Medium
Private Lot Booting / Immobilization Without Authority
F.S. §715.07(2)(c) prohibits immobilizing a vehicle on private property without the property owner's express written authorization, conspicuous signage warning of booting, and a posted release procedure. Booting operators charging release fees without complying are committing unlawful detention; consumer is entitled to refund and statutory damages.
Legal basis
Florida Statute §715.07(2)(c) and (4)
Sample appeal wording
TO: [BOOTING COMPANY] RE: Vehicle [PLATE] booted on [DATE] at [LOCATION] Under §715.07(2)(c), Fla. Stat., booting on private property requires written property-owner authorization, conspicuous warning signage, and a posted release procedure. None of these was met (Exhibit A photos). The release fee of $[AMOUNT] was paid under duress to recover the vehicle. Demand refund within 14 days; failure will trigger suit under §715.07(4) for damages and statutory attorney's fees. [NAME] / [DATE] / Certified Mail
Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.
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- Florida Statute §715.07
- Stetson Advocacy Journal — Towing/Immobilization Litigation