Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California
I am the owner of a condo and I have two roommates. We only have 2 parking spots for three vehicles. We are not allowed to park in visitor parking for more than 8 in 30 days. I have been towed from every surrounding area including my own condo complex. Do I have any legal ground to stand on. I'd love to sue someone. Please help.
2 Answers from Attorneys
The source of your problem is taking two roommates with cars. The result was foreseeable. At this point your best bet is to rent a parking space or garage reasonably nearby, share the cost and share the necessary walking. Some needy lawyer might encourage you to sue someone, but who, and for what? I can't imagine a suit would be successful, and it would be expensive compared with renting a parking space.
Who are you going to sue; what has anyone done wrong? If you sue the HOA you are suing yourself [although spreading the damages]. You are presumed to have read the condo rules [CC&R's] before buying the unit [where I used to live, Watergate in Emeryville, the largest Northern California complex, we had only one parking space]. There must be signs posted as to the other places you have been towed from so you were aware of that problem. So you have agreed to all the terms of the places you have parked and can not sue anyone. Perhaps you need to park further away in a legal spot and and use a bike to go back and forth to the car and your unit.