Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Our tenant has a rundown, barely operable (if not totally inoperable) vehicle in his parking space. it has current plates, but is never driven. Ten years ago, it was fine, but now it is a junk heap that diminishes our property value and has prompted another resident to tow his neglected, unlicensed old wreck to his parking space. We want to issue them a notice that their rent does not include vehicle storage. We do not want these care moved to the street in front of the complex either because it destroys curb appeal even if compliant with parking laws. Can we demand that these vehicles be removed from the property? There are clauses in the contract restricting types of vehicles.


Asked on 7/23/15, 1:05 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Nicholas Spirtos Law Offices of Nicholas B. Spirtos

If a vehicle is registered and operable, generally a tenant can park it in his assigned space. You say there is a clause restricting vehicles.

That would need to be reviewed to see if it allows you to force the tenant to remove the vehicle. If you can force them to move, they could move them to the street as long as they are legally parked. You would have no ability to prohibit them from parking on public streets. If you can't tolerate these vehicles, once their leases are up, give them notice and find a new tenant.

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Answered on 7/24/15, 6:43 am


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