Parking spaces are limited, but unfortunately, not everyone follows the rules. When tenants or owners park more vehicles than allocated, it creates frustration for others, especially visitors who often have to park off-site.
A simple principle applies—each property should only use the parking spaces it is entitled to. This ensures fair access for everyone and prevents disputes over parking.
In this case, a property owner’s tenants repeatedly violated parking rules, bringing in multiple cars—sometimes three or four at a time—despite having limited parking allocation. Their disregard for the regulations led to a serious issue.
With the parking violations continuing day and night, action was taken against the landlord of the property. Once it became clear that our Client was serious about enforcement, the owner had no choice but to address the issue.
The landlord, using our legal action as leverage, initiated breach proceedings against their tenants. This resulted in the tenants vacating the property. Additionally, Ringley Law's legal costs were covered by the property owner.
Moving forward, the landlord will likely ensure that future tenants understand their parking rights and obligations. A key takeaway? Property owners should ensure their agents clearly communicate parking allocations and obtain references from previous landlords to avoid similar issues.
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