Recently, there have been many changes with regards to the towing of cars within the Cedar Rapids city limits. As of July 1, 2009, the police department no longer has a towing contract and each landlord can “just do it on their own”, call a tow company and the tow company will bill the owner of the vehicle. Well, many Landlords have contacted Darrah’s (the old city contract holder) and they state the cannot tow without a police order.
In addition, the new chief of police stated it was his idea to change the towing policy. He has requested that Landlords call the Police Records Dept and submit the plate numbers and address of the cars to be towed. This practice will save the police time answering problems as a result and reduces the liability off of Landlords. Once contact has been made with the police department, the Landlords can call any tow company they like.
Members of Landlords of Linn County have called Protow and BJ Towing and have had great success. Landlords of Linn County does not endorse any towing company mentioned in this article.
For further questions or information, please contact the police department. If you chronic issues with the towing of cars, please contact one of the Board members with Landlords of Linn County so we may note the issue and assist in solving the problem.