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Anonymous May 6, 2015 Business Contracts 2 views 4 answers

My landlord is enforcing an assigned parking space policy that is not stipulated on the lease agreement i signed. In fact, it says "no assigned parking spaces." After i signed and moved into my unit he told me which space was "mine." The agreement also does not stipulate how many cars a tenant can have parked on the property. Currently..i have two vehicles inside the property...one vehicle is parked in a space not assigned to me..and i use the term "assigned" loosely since the contract says no assignes spaces. The problem here lies in that my neighbor is complaining that i am illegally parked since i am taking up "his" space. However this neighbor does not own a car to put in the space to begin..but vehemently claims the parking space. What legal recourse can i take?

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Adam A StudnickiPersonal Injury LawyerScottsdale, AZ

Adam A StudnickiPersonal Injury LawyerScottsdale, AZ · Jun 15, 2026

The written lease agreement should state what it takes to amend or modify it. Get a landlord-tenant lawyer to write a strong letter on your behalf.

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George Munoz

George Munoz · Jun 15, 2026

Verbal agreement does not trump a written contract. The contract as you recant it says parking is not assigned. Therefore hire an attorney to handle this matter for you. There should also be an integration clause. Look for it.

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Edna Straus

Edna Straus · Jun 15, 2026

Actually, this case cries out for mediation. Try it.

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Julie R. BryanLitigation LawyerBoston, MA

Julie R. BryanLitigation LawyerBoston, MA · Jun 15, 2026

A written agreement almost always trumps a verbal one, but because you were also abiding by the policy by using a specific space the landlord had assigned to you, it may be that h=the assigned spaces argument has some merit. The lease agreement may have some specific methods for amending or other provisions that would allow the landlord to assign parking spaces to properly manage the property. You should consult with an attorney about whether and how to fight this issue.

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