04-16-2018, 04:58 PM
(04-16-2018, 01:32 PM)danbrotherston Wrote:(04-16-2018, 12:34 PM)tomh009 Wrote: If there is no signage on your driveway, it's not a bylaw violation, so the bylaw officer will neither ticket nor have the vehicle towed.
Now, if you do it yourself, that's a whole different kettle of fish.
That was my question. I am quite certain that if someone leaves something in my driveway that is not a car, I'm in my rights to take it, or have it removed and/or liquidate it to cover the costs of having it removed. Now, I might be a nice guy and if it say, a phone, or a wallet or something, attempt to have it returned to the owner, but AFAIK there is no legal requirement to do so.
But if that object just happens to be a car, does that change anything? It seems like it so often does, but I don't think it should.
I do not believe that is the case, though it is likely dependent on jurisdiction. I believe in the scenario described (neighbour leaves a car, phone or wallet in your driveway) it is considered mislaid property, and the rightful/title owner's property rights apply.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost,_misl...d_property