Ontario Private Property Towing: Questions and Records

Private property towing in Ontario involves both the circumstances of the tow and the rules that apply at the property. A request from a vehicle owner is different from removal of an unauthorized parked vehicle. Do not assume that a sign, a property manager's request or a general internet article settles every requirement.

Start with the municipality

Ask the local parking enforcement office which procedure applies to the exact address and property type. Confirm who can request enforcement, what records are needed and whether an officer or other authorized person must attend before removal.

A Toronto example

Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 915 sets conditions for private property removal without the vehicle owner's consent, including specified notices, a tow card, applicable waiting periods and signage requirements. There are exceptions within the chapter. Review the full Toronto bylaw with the responsible enforcement office rather than applying a single rule to every Ontario municipality.

Records for property managers

• The exact address, parking space and property contact.
• The requester's authority to act for the property.
• Relevant permits, signs and photographs of the situation.
• The enforcement instructions and removal documentation.
• The vehicle destination and contact for collection information.

If your vehicle has been removed

Ask the property manager and local enforcement office where it was taken and who authorized removal. Request the documents and an itemized invoice. Save photographs, permits and receipts if you disagree with what happened. Ask the relevant authority about the review process for your situation.

Discuss a property towing request

Read about private property towing and contact Norman Towing with the address and circumstances. This overview does not determine whether a particular removal is lawful.

Need help in Toronto or the GTA?

Call Norman Towing at 647 244 1129. Share your pickup location, vehicle details and the help you need. We will discuss availability, suitable equipment and pricing. You can also request service online.