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# Consumer rights & disputes
19 published answers on consumer rights & disputes, 19 of which turn on a point of law and carry a dated jurisdiction notice. Every one cites its sources, names who reviewed it and when, and says plainly where a figure depends on your state or your city.

## Questions in this topic
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### [How to dispute towing charges?](/questions/consumer-rights-and-disputes/how-to-dispute-towing-charges/)
Pay under protest if you need the vehicle back, get an itemised receipt, then dispute in writing. Ask the operator which published rate schedule it billed under…

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### [Can you sue a towing company?](/questions/consumer-rights-and-disputes/can-you-sue-a-towing-company/)
Generally yes — a towing company is liable for damage it causes, and an unlawful tow can support a claim, often in small claims court…

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### [How to sue a towing company in california?](/questions/consumer-rights-and-disputes/how-to-sue-a-towing-company-in-california/)
Generally yes — a towing company is liable for damage it causes, and an unlawful tow can support a claim, often in small claims court…

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### [Can towing company keep my personal belongings?](/questions/consumer-rights-and-disputes/can-towing-company-keep-my-personal-belongings/)
It depends on your state. Per U.S. PIRG, only about 20 states let you retrieve personal property from an impounded vehicle regardless of whether the bill is paid…

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### [Can a tow company keep my personal belongings in mississippi?](/questions/consumer-rights-and-disputes/can-a-tow-company-keep-my-personal-belongings-in-mississippi/)
It depends on your state. In Mississippi the binding figure is set by the state or the city — check the Mississippi page before you pay. Per U.S. PIRG…

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### [Can a towing company keep my personal belongings in california?](/questions/consumer-rights-and-disputes/can-a-towing-company-keep-my-personal-belongings-in/)
It depends on your state. In California the binding figure is set by the state or the city — check the California page before you pay. Per U.S. PIRG…

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### [Can i get my belongings from my towed car massachusetts?](/questions/consumer-rights-and-disputes/can-i-get-my-belongings-from-my-towed-car-massachusetts/)
It depends on your state. In Massachusetts the binding figure is set by the state or the city — check the Massachusetts page before you pay. Per U.S. PIRG…

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### [Can a tow company keep my personal belongings in florida?](/questions/consumer-rights-and-disputes/can-a-tow-company-keep-my-personal-belongings-in-florida/)
It depends on your state. In Florida the binding figure is set by the state or the city — check the Florida page before you pay. Per U.S. PIRG…

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### [Can a tow company keep my personal belongings in illinois?](/questions/consumer-rights-and-disputes/can-a-tow-company-keep-my-personal-belongings-in-illinois/)
It depends on your state. In Illinois the binding figure is set by the state or the city — check the Illinois page before you pay. Per U.S. PIRG…

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### [Can a tow company keep personal property in missouri?](/questions/consumer-rights-and-disputes/can-a-tow-company-keep-personal-property-in-missouri/)
It depends on your state. In Missouri the binding figure is set by the state or the city — check the Missouri page before you pay. Per U.S. PIRG…

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### [Can i get my belongings from my towed car arizona?](/questions/consumer-rights-and-disputes/can-i-get-my-belongings-from-my-towed-car-arizona/)
It depends on your state. In Arizona the binding figure is set by the state or the city — check the Arizona page before you pay. Per U.S. PIRG…

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### [Can iget my personal belongings from my towed car virginia?](/questions/consumer-rights-and-disputes/can-iget-my-personal-belongings-from-my-towed-car-virginia/)
It depends on your state. In Virginia the binding figure is set by the state or the city — check the Virginia page before you pay. Per U.S. PIRG…

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### [Can i get my belongings from my towed car ohio?](/questions/consumer-rights-and-disputes/can-i-get-my-belongings-from-my-towed-car-ohio/)
It depends on your state. In Ohio the binding figure is set by the state or the city — check the Ohio page before you pay. Per U.S. PIRG…

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### [Can i get my belongings from my towed car pennsylvania?](/questions/consumer-rights-and-disputes/can-i-get-my-belongings-from-my-towed-car-pennsylvania/)
It depends on your state. In Pennsylvania the binding figure is set by the state or the city — check the Pennsylvania page before you pay. Per U.S. PIRG…

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### [Can i get my belongings from my towed car texas?](/questions/consumer-rights-and-disputes/can-i-get-my-belongings-from-my-towed-car-texas/)
It depends on your state. In Texas the binding figure is set by the state or the city — check the Texas page before you pay. Per U.S. PIRG…

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### [Can a tow company keep my personal belongings in indiana?](/questions/consumer-rights-and-disputes/can-a-tow-company-keep-my-personal-belongings-in-indiana/)
It depends on your state. In Indiana the binding figure is set by the state or the city — check the Indiana page before you pay. Per U.S. PIRG…

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### [Can towing company keep my personal belongings in michigan?](/questions/consumer-rights-and-disputes/can-towing-company-keep-my-personal-belongings-in-michigan/)
It depends on your state. In Michigan the binding figure is set by the state or the city — check the Michigan page before you pay. Per U.S. PIRG…

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### [Can a tow company keep personal property in kentucky?](/questions/consumer-rights-and-disputes/can-a-tow-company-keep-personal-property-in-kentucky/)
It depends on your state. In Kentucky the binding figure is set by the state or the city — check the Kentucky page before you pay. Per U.S. PIRG…

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### [Can montana towing company keep your personal property?](/questions/consumer-rights-and-disputes/can-montana-towing-company-keep-your-personal-property/)
It depends on your state. In Montana the binding figure is set by the state or the city — check the Montana page before you pay. Per U.S. PIRG…
