What happens if you leave your car in impound it was towed by a HOA without the owner's my landlord's permission you were gone for 3 days and came back and the car was gone from your driveway?

Leaving your car in impound may give the towing authority the idea that you have abandoned the vehicle.

Read your governing documents to determine your requirements to register or list the vehicle with the association and/or your landlord/owner when you took up residency.

Unfamiliar and strange vehicles are problematic in any situation these days, and can be especially troubling in a common interest community where the association has responsibility for the safety of its property and its residents.

Until you prove the tow was in error the impound fees are your responsibility. If you leave your car in impound the fees will increase at a rapid rate. You must redeem the car from impound as soon as possible to avoid a huge bill. You can then resolve the issue with the HOA and ask for reasonable fees if it is determined that a mistake was made. However, even if the HOA is determined to be At Fault, you would be under the obligation to mitigate your damages by retrieving your car immediately. If you don't act, the excess fees will be your responsibility and you may eventually lose your car if the fees get too high.