Massachusetts - Tenants Parking Space Dispute

[Chan K.]

Hi,

So, I have one of my tenants who is always calling me when other tenant or the neighbor blocks her way or temporary park on her space. 

FYI: I don't rent that parking space to her. I only rent a unit to her. During the showing, I just told her that she can park 1-off street parking space.

From my end, I told her that I reached out to other tenants and told them not to block or park on her space. I put up the sign that say no parking and tow zone. I also told her I don't have control over the neighbor visitors parking/blocking. I told her she has every right to call the tow truck. 

I tried to look around, but could not find any clause that mentions landlord is responsible for clearing the parking spot every minute. 

She strongly demands that it is my responsibility to make sure her space is clear and unblock at all time. 

The last time she called, I was not in a good mood. So, I nicely told her "I think it is sort of outside of my responsibility, and we don't usually get involved in this conflict. Please feel free to call a tow truck whenever it is necessary and feasible to your spot". 

Does anyone have experience with this? Usually and most of my tenants don't bother me with thing like this. 

Thanks,

-Chan-

[Rob Beland]

@Chan K.landlords in Massachusetts are not required to provide off-street parking nor are you required to police the parking area you do provide. I try to stay out of these types of situations but as a practical matter most tenants do tend to have their usual parking spot and I do get calls because "so and so" is parking in my spot. On occasion if the calls persist I will tell them that I'm going to tear up the pavement and plant grass so nobody can park there. Try and stay out of it as much as you can. The more they think they can call you with these types of problems the more your phone will ring. Tenants really  need to deal with this themselves. They have to live together.