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Managed Car Park - Restricting Freeholder Use
optibearus
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Hello everyone,
Wasn't entirely sure where to put this one but here goes.
We own our home which is situated on a large estate of about 120 houses/flats.
There are a number of properties that are leased from a housing agency and there is a large car park at the back of the estate.
We only moved here at the beginning of the year, but our understanding from the previous tenants is that we are permitted to use the park. Indeed, when I requested a visitors permit for it from the operators when we moved they granted it no questions asked.
Cut to now, I've just asked for a permit to be re-issued due to damage and have been told that freeholders can no longer use the car park and must park on a road that runs along a side of the estate. Now our house is situated next to this road however my concern is that we are going to get a lot of freeholders who used to park in the park, now parking on the road which gets fairly busy as it is. In addition we have had visitors make use of the park from time to time when the main road was too busy.
What I would like to understand is whether or not there is any legal precedance here? I fully suspect that the housing agency are within their rights to do this and that ultimately there is not much that can be done. However I would appreciate any assistance or advice.
Thanks.
Wasn't entirely sure where to put this one but here goes.
We own our home which is situated on a large estate of about 120 houses/flats.
There are a number of properties that are leased from a housing agency and there is a large car park at the back of the estate.
We only moved here at the beginning of the year, but our understanding from the previous tenants is that we are permitted to use the park. Indeed, when I requested a visitors permit for it from the operators when we moved they granted it no questions asked.
Cut to now, I've just asked for a permit to be re-issued due to damage and have been told that freeholders can no longer use the car park and must park on a road that runs along a side of the estate. Now our house is situated next to this road however my concern is that we are going to get a lot of freeholders who used to park in the park, now parking on the road which gets fairly busy as it is. In addition we have had visitors make use of the park from time to time when the main road was too busy.
What I would like to understand is whether or not there is any legal precedance here? I fully suspect that the housing agency are within their rights to do this and that ultimately there is not much that can be done. However I would appreciate any assistance or advice.
Thanks.
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A lot of it will depend on who owns the land. If the housing association own the land they can make the decision since it is private land who can park there and who can not. However the way they manage it will be open to question.
Who currently manages the land? Is it a PPC and if so who?Newbie thread: go to the top of this page and find these words: Main site > MoneySavingExpert.com Forums > Household & Travel > Motoring > Parking Tickets, Fines & Parking. Click on words Parking Tickets, Fines & Parking. Newbie thread is the first post. Blue New Thread button is just above it to left.0 -
You imply you are the freeholder of your house - what do your deeds say about the car park ? If nothing then you have no legal right to use it."The darkest places in hell are reserved for those who maintain their neutrality in times of moral crisis." - Dante Alighieri0
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Sounds like some changes are afoot! If they get some PPC scumbag like 'Wing Parking' or 'Legion Group' in, issuing fake PCNs, be aware that these are of course not enforceable but are easy to swat on appeal.PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
CLICK at the top or bottom of any page where it says:
Home»Motoring»Parking Tickets Fines & Parking - read the NEWBIES THREAD0 -
The deeds say nothing. However the housing associations one guidance currently states we should be permitted to use it. I'm engaged with them and they are being somewhat responsive.0
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