Private Lot Towing in Gulfport, MS — Property Manager Contracts
Unauthorized vehicles on your property cost you money, create liability, and frustrate your tenants and customers. Chevron Towing provides MS-compliant private property towing under contract for apartment complexes, HOAs, condominiums, commercial plazas, churches, and medical offices across the Gulf Coast. We handle the signage review, the documentation, and the removal — so you don't have to manage parking enforcement yourself.
Call (228) 863-7743 to discuss a towing contract for your property. We'll walk through your lot, review your signage, explain the legal requirements under MS Code §85-7-251, and set up a property owner contract that protects you and keeps your lot clear. No cost to the property owner.
Call to Discuss a Towing ContractWhat Is Private Property Authorization Letter Towing and Who Needs It?
Private lot towing is the removal of unauthorized vehicles from private property under a legal authorization agreement. Unlike roadside towing where the vehicle owner calls for service, private lot towing is initiated by the property owner or manager. The vehicle owner did not consent to the tow — which is why Mississippi law imposes specific requirements on how these tows are conducted, documented, and charged.
Property managers, HOA boards, and commercial lot owners are the primary clients for this service. If you manage an apartment complex with assigned parking and non-residents keep taking resident spots, you need private lot towing. If your church parking lot fills up with vehicles from neighboring businesses during services, you need private lot towing. If your medical office plaza has patients unable to find parking because unauthorized vehicles are there all day, you need private lot towing.
Casino parking facilities along the Biloxi strip represent a significant private lot towing need. Large surface lots and parking structures require active enforcement to prevent long-term unauthorized parking. We work with commercial properties of all sizes — from a 20-space church lot to multi-level casino parking facilities — under the same compliant framework.
What Does MS Code §85-7-251 Require for Private Property Towing?
Mississippi statute MS Code §85-7-251 governs nonconsensual towing from private property and imposes specific obligations on both the towing company and the property owner. The law requires proper tow-away zone signage, establishes vehicle owner rights, sets fee limitations, and mandates documentation standards. Noncompliance exposes the property owner to civil liability — not just the towing company.
Recent legislative reform has tightened these requirements significantly. SB 2635, effective July 2024, and HB 839 in 2025 introduced additional consumer protections and compliance obligations for nonconsensual towing operators. These reforms address fee transparency, notification timelines, and documentation standards. Property owners working with non-compliant towing operators risk lawsuits, fines, and the inability to enforce parking on their own property.
Chevron Towing maintains full compliance with current Mississippi towing statutes and all recent reform legislation. When you sign a property owner contract with us, you get a towing partner that understands the legal framework and operates within it. We don't cut corners on signage requirements, documentation, or vehicle owner notification. That compliance is what protects your property from liability.
What Tow-Away Zone Signage Does Your Property Need?
Tow-away zone signage is the legal foundation of private lot towing — without proper signs, you cannot legally tow. Mississippi law requires signs to be posted at each entrance to the property and at conspicuous locations throughout the parking area. Signs must clearly state that unauthorized vehicles will be towed at the owner's expense and include the name and telephone number of the towing company.
Sign dimensions, placement height, and visibility standards all matter. A sign that's too small, mounted too high, obscured by landscaping, or faded to the point of illegibility may not satisfy statutory requirements. If a vehicle owner challenges a tow and your signage doesn't meet the standard, you could be liable for the tow fee, storage charges, and potentially additional damages.
We perform a complimentary signage review for every property that enters a towing contract. We walk your lot, evaluate every entrance and parking area, and identify any signage gaps or deficiencies. If new signs are needed, we advise on exact specifications and placement locations. This review alone can prevent costly legal challenges down the road. Call (228) 863-7743 to schedule a property review.
How Does the Private Property Authorization Letter Work?
The private property authorization letter is the legal document that permits Chevron Towing to remove vehicles from your property. Without this letter on file, a towing company cannot legally remove a vehicle from private property — regardless of signage, parking violations, or property owner requests. The authorization letter is the bridge between your property rights and our towing authority.
The letter specifies which areas of your property are covered, what constitutes an unauthorized vehicle, and who has the authority to request a tow. For apartment complexes, this might mean the property manager, the on-site maintenance staff, or the management company can call for a tow. For an HOA, it might be the board president or the property management firm. Clear authorization prevents confusion and ensures rapid response.
Nonconsensual tow documentation is generated for every single removal. This includes timestamped violation photo evidence of the vehicle, its location on your property, the visible tow-away zone signage, and any specific parking violations. We record the vehicle's make, model, color, year, license plate state and number, and VIN. This documentation package protects both you and Chevron Towing in the event of any dispute.
What Does a Property Owner Contract With Nonconsensual Tow Documentation Include?
A property owner contract with Chevron Towing establishes us as your designated towing provider for unauthorized vehicle removal. The contract is straightforward and designed to protect the property owner. It defines the scope of service, the authorized contact persons, the response protocol, and the documentation standards. There is no cost to the property owner — towing and storage fees are collected from the vehicle owner upon retrieval.
Response protocol covers how quickly we dispatch after receiving a tow request. For properties with active contracts, we prioritize removal requests and maintain familiarity with your lot layout, signage locations, and specific parking rules. We know which spots are assigned, which areas are fire lanes, and which zones are reserved. That familiarity translates to faster, more accurate enforcement.
Vehicle owner retrieval is handled at our impound lot storage facility at 5206 W Railroad St in Gulfport. Mississippi law requires that vehicle owners have 24-hour vehicle access to retrieve their property. We maintain staffed availability for vehicle releases and accept the payment methods required by state law. The process is straightforward, documented, and compliant.
Contract flexibility accommodates different property types and enforcement needs. A 200-unit apartment complex has different needs than a four-suite medical office building. We structure each contract to match your property's size, parking volume, violation frequency, and management preferences. Call (228) 863-7743 to discuss your specific situation.
Which Gulf Coast Properties Need Tow-Away Zone Signage and Private Lot Enforcement?
Assigned parking enforcement, visitor violations, abandoned vehicle removal
Guest parking limits, reserved spot enforcement, community compliance
Customer-only parking, tenant allocation, after-hours violations
Service-day overflow prevention, weekday unauthorized parking
Patient parking availability, ADA compliance enforcement
Large-scale lot management, multi-level structure enforcement, Biloxi strip properties
Each property type has unique parking challenges that require a tailored enforcement approach. An apartment complex deals with non-resident vehicles taking assigned spots at night. A commercial plaza deals with employees from neighboring businesses using customer parking all day. A church sees overflow from adjacent properties during events. We understand these patterns and structure enforcement accordingly.
Property owners who delay parking enforcement see the problem escalate. One unauthorized vehicle becomes five. Tenants complain, customers leave, and the property manager gets blamed. A compliant towing contract with visible signage deters violations before they start — and removes the ones that happen anyway. The cost to the property owner is zero. Call (228) 863-7743 to get started.
Why Does MS Code §85-7-251 Compliance Protect Your Property From Liability?
Cheap, non-compliant towing operators expose property owners to direct civil liability. If a towing company removes a vehicle without proper authorization documentation, without adequate signage, or without meeting statutory notification requirements, the vehicle owner can sue the property owner — not just the towing company. The property owner authorized the tow, and if that tow was conducted improperly, the property owner shares the legal exposure.
Improper fee collection creates additional liability under recent Mississippi reform legislation. SB 2635 and HB 839 established clearer rules about what towing companies can charge, when storage fees begin accruing, and what payment methods must be accepted. A towing company that overcharges or restricts payment options puts the property owner at risk of being named in a consumer complaint or civil action.
Chevron Towing operates from a licensed, physical facility at 5206 W Railroad St in Gulfport with full documentation for every tow. We maintain compliance with MS Code §85-7-251, all recent reform legislation, and industry best practices for nonconsensual towing. When you contract with us, you get a partner that protects your property's legal standing — not just one that removes vehicles.
What Should Property Managers Know About MS Code §85-7-251 and Nonconsensual Tow Documentation?
What signage does my property need for legal towing in Mississippi?
Mississippi law requires tow-away zone signage that is clearly visible at each entrance to the property. Signs must state that unauthorized vehicles will be towed at the owner's expense, include the towing company's name and phone number, and meet specific size and placement requirements. We review your current signage and advise on any changes needed for full compliance with MS Code §85-7-251 and recent reform legislation. Call (228) 863-7743 for a signage consultation.
How quickly can you remove an unauthorized vehicle?
Once we have a signed private property authorization letter on file, we can dispatch a truck to your property within our standard response window. For properties with active contracts, unauthorized vehicle removal is prioritized. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so vehicles parked illegally at 2 AM get removed just as efficiently as those parked at 2 PM.
What documentation do you provide for each tow?
Every nonconsensual tow includes timestamped violation photo evidence showing the vehicle's location, the tow-away zone signage, and any parking violations. We record the vehicle make, model, color, license plate, and VIN. You receive a complete nonconsensual tow documentation package for your records, which protects you in the event of a dispute or legal challenge.
How does a private lot towing contract work?
A property owner contract establishes Chevron Towing as your authorized towing provider. The contract includes a private property authorization letter, signage requirements, response protocols, documentation standards, and fee structures. There is no cost to the property owner — towing fees are collected from the vehicle owner upon retrieval. Call (228) 863-7743 to discuss a towing contract for your property.
What happens to a vehicle after it's towed from my property?
Towed vehicles are transported to our impound lot storage facility at 5206 W Railroad St in Gulfport. The vehicle owner has 24-hour vehicle access to retrieve their property upon payment of towing and storage fees, as required by Mississippi law. We notify the registered owner and maintain the vehicle securely until it is claimed or processed according to state abandoned vehicle procedures.