Parking Deterrent
As a property manager, the problems posed by parking lot situations can be just as frustrating for you as they arefor your tenants. You have probably received many complaints from tenants who arrived home late at night and weren’t able to park near their apartments or possibly not in the parking lot at all because their places were taken by non-residents or guests of other tenants. Perhaps there have been other issues like people parking in unauthorized areas blocking trash dumpsters, fire hydrants, or passagewaysin-between apartment buildings. You want to solve the issues for your tenants but you must provide legal solutions. What kinds of parking deterrent solutions are right for you?
These are some actions you can take to be certain that you have done everything you can to protect yourself and your tenants.
- Mark parking spaces clearly –parking stalls will need to be repainted periodically to communicate that no changes have been made and that tenants will be expected to park properly during their tenancy.
- Post signs prominently –handicapped parking spaces and areas where parking is prohibited should be clearly marked with signage that is visible during the day and at night. If providing a parking space for each tenant is agreed upon by the management, each space can also be marked with the apartment number to indicate which tenant is authorized to use it.
- Understand the laws and tenant agreements – review the rental agreements for any clauses regarding parking and familiarize yourself with local laws in the event that you should need to have a vehicle owner notified of a violation or have a vehicle towed.
- If you have approval to do so, post signs to let violators know that their vehicles will be towed if found to be in violation.
- Enforce parking regulations fairly and consistently –handling every situation in the same manner every time will show your tenants that you are looking out for their best interests.
The California Safety Agency is also prepared to offer parking deterrent solutions for apartment complexes, HOAs, and private parking lots in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego, and Orange Counties. We advocate the use of parking permits and safelists to guarantee that parking spaces will be available for those who are entitled to them. If you are unfamiliar with a safelist, it’s a way of offering an exemption or a guest pass to a non-resident so that he or she can use a parking space for a short period of time without being in violation or depriving someone else of a parking space. Visit our website or contact us today to learn more or to receive a quote.