I've seen lots of stores that mark the first couple of spots right in front of them as reserved for their customers only and threaten to tow offenders. Is that legal? Are they really renting specific parking spots as part of their lease? I always thought that if I am there shopping in the strip mall I should be able to park anywhere, especially if I am stopping at multiple stores.
I know it is probably just a threat, but what are their legal rights?
2007-04-04 06:01:35 · 9 answers · asked by Scott S 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Sounds legal to me, as you are on private land, it's theirs to do what they will. I'm sure they have a bigger lot for all the other people...
We got a strip mall here that's next to a movie theater. All the spaces for the stores are clearly marked, so they can tow the moviegoer's cars easily from the other stores' spaces.
2007-04-04 06:18:15 · answer #1 · answered by Kasey C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Strip Mall Stores
2016-11-07 06:31:50 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the UK, the space on the road in front of a property is public property, and anybody can park subject to any restrictions in place.
However, there are times when there is space in front of a shop which is not on the road, and a proprietor may state there is a penalty for non-patron parking, but this is notoriously difficult to enforce.
2007-04-04 06:09:51 · answer #3 · answered by Modern Major General 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it is their property and the signs are a fair warning. However, if you patronize their store and stop at a couple others in the mall, I doubt they will be really anal and have you towed. What I would do is stop in that store first, look at an item and say "I am going to buy this but I need to go over to the Barber shop and get my hair cut first"
2007-04-04 06:10:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
its in the lease agreement w/ the landlord of the strip mall. 100% legal. parking spaces are not public space since they sit on private property. and they have the right to remove anything they wish not to be on their property.
no different than if someone parked in your driveway and just left the car. you would have the right to tow it away.
2007-04-04 06:16:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
it certainly relies upon , if i'm able to have faith my knee to not buckle I park previously. If not i take a handicapped spot as I even have the placard. yet while it truly is at a brilliant keep I park away, If i will walk everywhere in the keep i extra appropriate be waiting to stroll a a thank you to the door.
2016-10-02 04:15:09 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since it is private property, yes they can. It's in the lease, usually.
2007-04-04 08:03:45 · answer #7 · answered by ericscribener 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The parking lot is private property. they can do whatever they want.
2007-04-04 06:55:17 · answer #8 · answered by Fordman 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes, if it is in front of a commerical business they are intitled to it
2007-04-04 06:13:13 · answer #9 · answered by Someone 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋