towing defenseUnited States · Florida (Statewide)Difficulty: Easy
Tow Rate Caps and County Schedule Violation
F.S. §715.07(2)(g) and most county ordinances (Miami-Dade Ch. 30; Broward §20½; Hillsborough §22-118; Orange §28-8) cap non-consensual tow and storage rates. Operators charging above the schedule must refund the overcharge upon written demand. Owner may also bring suit for triple damages under §715.07(4).
Legal basis
Florida Statute §715.07(2)(g); county tow-rate ordinances
Sample appeal wording
TO: [TOW COMPANY] RE: Vehicle [PLATE] / Invoice [#] The invoice charges $[AMOUNT] for [TOW/STORAGE/ADMIN]. The [COUNTY] tow rate schedule (Exhibit A) caps these charges at $[CAP]. The overcharge is $[DIFFERENCE]. Under §715.07(2)(g), Fla. Stat., I demand refund within 14 days. Failure will trigger suit for treble damages and statutory attorney's fees under §715.07(4). [NAME] / [DATE] / Certified Mail
Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.
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- Florida Statute §715.07
- Miami-Dade Code Chapter 30
- Broward County Code §20½
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