Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Parking Problem?

I live in a 16 unit condo community with 16 visitor parking slots with one being a handicap slot. The problem is the majority of the residents choose to park their cars in the visitor slots (including the handicap) instead of parking in their own two-car garage. When I have visitors they have to park two blocks away because of this problem. The Owners Association has issued two letters stating that all residents should park their cars in their garage however they choose to ignore the letters. Is there anything that I can legally do about this problem or are letters from the Owners Association all that can be done?


Asked on 2/04/02, 1:50 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Victor Hobbs Victor E. Hobbs

Re: Parking Problem?

You'll have to check your CC&Rs and other policies set forth in writing to answer your question. However, a home owners association through their management company normally sends one or two courtesy letters. And then either a daily fine is imposed or a tow company is hired to tow the offending vehicles away. The owners are then responsible to pay the cost of towing and storage. However, most people use their garage to store excess personal property, and their garages are full. So some compromise solution might be best. Such as reducing the number of visitor spots and assigning each condo owner one outside assigned parking spot. This problem is an excellant example of why thinking freedom loving people don't live in condos, or any other housing that is subject dominion and control by a home owner's association.

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Answered on 2/04/02, 11:08 am


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