When a vehicle registered to a deceased person sits unclaimed on your Houston property or HOA community, the legal path to removal is more nuanced than a standard tow. Texas law imposes specific documentation and notice requirements that can expose your property to liability if ignored. Here is what property managers and HOA boards in Houston need to know before authorizing that tow.

Gated communities and controlled-access apartment properties create a unique set of legal and logistical challenges for towing enforcement in Houston. Texas Occupations Code Chapter 2308 still applies in full — but access, signage placement, and authorization requirements demand extra attention. Here is what property managers and HOA boards need to know before they call a tow truck.

Abandoned vehicles on private property are a liability trap for Houston property managers who don't follow the Texas Transportation Code's 48-hour rule and documentation requirements. This guide walks you through exactly what the law requires, what can go wrong, and how to protect yourself from a wrongful tow claim before you call a tow truck.

Towing a vehicle displaying a disability placard from private property in Houston is one of the most legally sensitive enforcement scenarios a property manager will face. Texas law does not grant blanket protection from towing simply because a vehicle displays a placard — but the rules around when and how you can act are specific and must be followed precisely. Here is what you need to know before you authorize a tow.

When a vehicle owner insists their car was legally parked before it was towed from a Houston private property, the burden of proof falls squarely on the property manager — not the towing company. Understanding exactly what Texas Occupations Code Chapter 2308 requires before, during, and after a tow is the difference between a defensible enforcement action and a costly wrongful tow liability. Here is what every Houston property manager needs to know before the dispute lands in your office.

When a Texans game or a sold-out show at Toyota Center sends overflow crowds into your private parking lot, you have a short window to respond legally — and a lot to lose if you get it wrong. Here's what Houston property owners and managers need to know about event-driven parking abuse and how to stay compliant with Texas Occ. Code Chapter 2308 when it happens.

Marina operators and boat storage facilities in the Houston area face unique parking enforcement challenges that most towing guides ignore entirely. From transient trailer parking to unauthorized vehicle storage on private ramps, the rules under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 2308 apply just as strictly here as they do at any apartment complex. Here is what you need to know to stay compliant and protect your property.

After a major flood or hurricane in Houston, property managers and HOA boards face a specific legal and logistical challenge: how to handle waterlogged, abandoned, or storm-damaged vehicles left on their property. This guide walks through what Texas law requires, what a compliant towing company should do differently in a disaster scenario, and how to protect your property from extended liability when the floodwaters recede.

Funeral homes and cemetery properties in Houston face a unique parking enforcement challenge — unauthorized vehicles during services can block grieving families and create real liability. Here is what Texas law requires before you can legally tow a non-visitor vehicle from a privately owned funeral or cemetery property in Harris County.