Storing Items in Garages of Apartments

[Allison R.]

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?  

Anyone have any advice?

Thanks in advance!

Allison