Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Florida
Apartment Complex Parking
I live in an apartment complex. I pay $85.00 a month for
the privilge of having my own garage because parking
is at a minimum. For the third time in the past two
months I have been blocked in my garage by an
inconsiderate resident or visitor. I understand that the
complex is private property and I do not have the right to
call a tow truck. The manager tells me that her lawyers
do not want her to have cars towed. What are my
rights? What can be done to prevent me from being
held hostage in my rented garage?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Apartment Complex Parking
I am not a real estate attorney so I can not give you chapter and verse on your property rights. I do think you could sue, though, because the landlord is breaching the contract between you and him to provide a usable parking space.
However, that is time consuming and costly. If you have not tried already, the better way is to diplomatically deal with the landlord. Try to come up with positive solutions such as the landlord posting and sending notices to all tenants about the matter, and letting them know that towing might become the solution. Do not be accusatory or impolite. Just explain to the landlord that you, like everyone else, pay for your spot and would appreciate the other tenants' cooperation in ensuring that you can use it as it was intended.
If that does not work, you can move up to a threat of legal action and eventually, have a lawyer contact the landlord.
Good luck.
Jeff Sheldon
Jeffrey L. Sheldon, Esquire
The Sheldon Law Firm
17804 St. Lucia Isle Drive
Tampa, FL 33647
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