R.C. from outside of Connecticut writes:
Dear Mister Condo,
Each building has 36 tenants. Each owner has their own parking space. We also have guest spots. One owner has a spot they don’t like and parked in a guest spot nearer to them. Is there a rule against that? Thanks
Mister Condo replies:
R.C., you tell me! Is there a rule against that? A simple examination of your condo’s governing documents will tell you who can use the guest parking spaces. Typically, the spaces are reserved for guests but many condo documents say nothing about who can or can’t park there. In other words, if there are no rules about how the community association-owned parking lots are used, there may be no issue with your neighbor parking there. On the other hand, if there are rules or the Board decides to create rules about how the spaces are used, it is possible that neither he nor any other resident will be allowed use of these spaces. It seems to me that they were intended to be used as guest parking spaces and that is likely their best use. Good luck!
If they like that space better, why can’t they claim it as theirs and make their designated space a guest spot?
C., unit owners cannot simply “claim” parking spaces as the parking lot is typically owned by the association, governed by the Board and the association’s governing documents. I do think this situation can be resolved amicably with the homeowner and the Board.