Are there any reporting requirements when a vehicle is stored in a private building?
(A) YES! Every person other than the keeper of a garage renting any private building used as a private garage or space therein for the storage of a vehicle of a type subject to registration under this code, when the agreement to rent includes only the building or space therein, shall, within 24 hours after the vehicle is stored therein, report such fact together with the name of the tenant and a description of the vehicle, including the name or make, the VIN and the license number to the sheriff’s office of the county or the police department of the city wherein the building is located. “Private garage” as used in this section does not include a public warehouse or public garage. [VC 10654] (Top of Page) 23. (Q) What can happen to a tow company if the legal owner is not notified? (A) Under Civil Code Section 3070, a legal owner has a right to accuse the tow company of “improperly causing a vehicle to be towed” if the tow company tries to collect storage over 15 days when VC 10652.5 is
