Tenant Parking on Property Lot

[Arion D.]

Hello All, 

It is now 5 months that I own an 8 family rental in New Haven, CT.  My property layout is; each apartment gets a garage long enough for a storage room, and a car.  The property has a parking lot, where tenants park on, and there are junk vehicles parked on my lot. 2 tenants account for 5 junk vehicles. CT law does not allow cars that are junk to sit in a property lot. 

I have verbally told these 2 tenants to remove their cars a few months ago, and multiple times after that. However, nothing is happening. One tenant I have a signed lease clearly states, the apartment comes with one parking spot (being the garage). The other is a section 8 tenant, and he refuses to sign. I am dealing with HUD on this, separately.

My next step is to send a certified letter giving them a couple of weeks to remove the vehicles, or they will be towed at vehicle owners expense. In addition, I intend to make the parking lot by permit only (for a charge), and only those who have a permit can park, without it, you get towed. Keep in mind - they all have a one car garage. 

I am looking for some advice on how to form this letter, and the best ways to deliver it - Certified Mail is what I was considering. 

Any insight would be helpful. 

Thank you, 

Ari