Lincoln, NE · Member since 2014 · 24 posts · 11 votes
Hello everyone!
I am new to BP, and this is my first post! Just a quick introduction - I am a commercial real estate agent here in LA and I specialize in multifamily investment sales! I am also an onsite manager of a 24 unit building, and that is what this post pertains to.
My question is for the landlords - how can I enforce the "no storing personal items in the parking garage" rule? Tenants have started storing personal items in the garages around vehicles. I know this violates safety codes and such, but how can I enforce this? I have given them a deadline to remove personal items by the end of this month, but I'm wondering how I can enforce the ones who tend to ignore my requests? Can I pack it up and donate it all? Fine them?
Investor · Appleton, WI · Member since 2012 · 1k+ posts · 464 votes
12y
Hi Allison. Welcome to BP! I would imagine that your lease has a clause that requires tenants to abide by local ordinances and the like. In that case, issue a cure or quit notice referencing this lease clause and the corresponding safety code and or ordinance. If no clause is in place or it would be too much of a steetch then introduce a new clause (rule) toyour lease if your lease permits such a thing. Mine does long as it does not materially affect the rights of my tenants but takes 2 weeks to take effect unless earlier approved andagreed to.
Lincoln, NE · Member since 2014 · 24 posts · 11 votes
12y
Thanks, Kyle!! Surprisingly, there is nothing in the current leases that states this. I have a handful of tenants that tend to test the rules, so I have to truly enforce it in some manner. Thanks for your help.