In the state of Texas, can a home owners association break into private property to tow a vehicle?

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This is a trailer park & not even that great of one. But somehow, this place charges each home $100 for fees a month, (& I am talking trailers that are falling apart built in the 1950's, 60's & 70's) and they do not have an office where you can contact them or debate an issue. I rent, my landlord OWNS this property & trailer. He pays only $100 month for "park fees". There is a sign posted on my front gate, w/ permission of landlord, stating this is private property and no trespassers will be tolerated. My front gate is under padlock and key with a heavy duty chain. My 1977 Chevy truck has a tarp over it, and is parked under the awning IN my driveway BEHIND the gate. The park association (consisting of 13 people who live in the park), states it's a junk vehicle. It's not. It operates, but I don't drive it. I'm getting antique tags for it. They say move it or we will tow it & charge you for it. If they cut the chain on my fence & steal my truck, can I do anything legally & w/out moving?

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

In Texas a repo man was shot trying to repo a a car and the car owner wasn't charged, because he thought his car was being stolen, and in Texas deadly force can be used to protect personal property. 
that doesn't mean you can shoot someone, but what a dangerous job to have in Texas.
Look at your homeowners CCR's(codes, covenants, and restrictions) and see how they define a "junk" car. It needs to be written.
You can always take them to court and get an injunction.
Homeowner associations can even force people to sell their houses in certain situations.
They can be very powerful and the condition of the trailers is irrelevant unless there are other junk cars that aren't being cited.

Anonymous · Answer

No, that would be tresspassing.

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In the state of Texas, can a home owners association break into private property to tow a vehicle?

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