why can't I park my car overnight in convenient store parking lots?

Question

I need to know what the rule is and if it applies to my car being damaged on property.

the car was damaged while the business was open, but the no parking overnight thing is because since the store will be closed and no one will be around, they don't want to be held reliable to any damage to anyones car. But doesn't that mean that they'd also be responsible for damage done to a car when they're open as well?

Answer 1

sure...leave the keys in it also !

Answer 2

You can't park your car and leave it in a public lot because it's ACTUALLY private property. The owner of the mall/store/whatever, can have it towed. It's not illegal, but it is infringing.

IF it's damaged on the lot,, due to the owner of the property's negligence... I think you COULD leave it there until the insurance inspectors appraise the damage, but most often...they will do that at a designated garage, or at your home...so you may need permission from the police department who took the accident report.

If for example, someone did a hit and run on your car in the parking lot, you definitely can't leave it there. The owner of the lot doesn't want his/her business front 'uglied up' by a wrecked car, and they'll most likely have it towed as soon as they can.

Answer 3

The convenience store is private property. They want the parking free for their customers and for deliveries. They have the right to tow your car if you are not following their rules, posted or not. You wouldn't want someone you don't know parking in your driveway, would you? As for damage, do you KNOW who caused it? If you can prove, in court, that an employee caused the damage, and you were parked there with their permission, they will likely have to pay to have it fixed. If they had your car towed, and the towing company damaged the car, the towing company is responsible. But again, you have to be able to prove they caused the damage.

Answer 4

The rule is what the property owner says....if he say no, then that means NO and he is not liable for damages. On the other hand, if you park it there and it happens to catch fire, blow up and burn the store down...you just bought yourself a store .
If your car is damaged when you leave it somewhere then it's your problem unless they catch who damaged it. Why would you want to leave it in an unsafe place anyway?
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Answer 5

Put it this way. Someday you'll own property. How would you feel if I parked a car there? You'd probably appreciate it if I asked first, eh? You might want to know the reason, right?

Same applies here. You can always ask.

Answer 6

1) The parking lot is for convenient store customers, not overnighters (that's what your residence is for),
2) If there's a sign saying "no overnighters" or "customer parking only"
3) If the convenient store wanted to be a parking lot, they wouldn't have built the store.

Answer 7

It's probably something to do with there being a possibility that it will be damaged or stolen and the store doesn't want to be held responsible.

Answer 8

Why would some guy operating a business be responsible for your problem?

Using YOUR logic, YOU should be responsible if someone parks in front of your house and their car is demolished by a drunk, RIGHT?

God gave you a brain. Learn how to use it.

Answer 9

Because it's private property... just like a home's private driveway. You can't just go park in anyone's driveway can you? No, of course not! It's basically the same thing... you'd be parking on private property! Their parking lot is for customers only, not for people to just park their cars on!

Answer 10

It's private property it could be towed and the store wouldnt be responsible for any damages

Answer 11

It will get towed.... because according to law the parking lot is for customers only and you are taking up space that belongs to the customers. and the property owner has every right to tow you!!!