Parking & vehicles

You park "where you always do" and wake up to a ticket on your windshield—or worse, the car is gone because a tow truck took it by order of the administration. This is caused by vehicle registration rules, visitor spaces used by residents, expired license plates, or simple nightly surveillance rounds. It is one of the most frequent and annoying conflicts, because the cost of towing and storage is the owner's responsibility and increases daily. The successful resolution pattern includes verifying if the rule and signage existed, if there was prior notice, if the towing met applicable requirements, and negotiating a refund of charges when the process was flawed. On this page (free), we offer an overview of the problem and the guidance services available. As a member of Mi Junta ($29 per month, covers all categories), you receive an analysis of your case with photos and dates, help drafting the claim to the administration and the towing company, links to applicable regulations, and step-by-step support.

Your assigned space changes hands: management renumbers it, gives it to another resident, or converts it into a visitor space, sometimes as part of repaving and sometimes without explanation. It is caused by errors in records, parking "reorganizations," or favoritism that is difficult to prove. It is a frequent conflict in buildings where space is scarce and valuable—a nearby parking space can be part of what you paid for when buying. Favorable resolutions usually rely on your purchase documents, the parking regulations, and the assignment history, demanding that any change follows the established process and is not arbitrary. On this page (free), we explain in general how spaces are assigned and what to check. As a member of Mi Junta ($29 per month, covers all categories), you receive help gathering evidence, drafting the formal claim, links to applicable provisions, and support throughout the entire process.

The community starts charging for guest passes, requires registering every guest vehicle, or fines your visitors for parking "without permission." This is caused by actual abuse of guest spaces in some communities and decisions to monetize parking. It is a frequent complaint from owners who often host family: the charge is not large, but the friction is constant and the rules often change without clear notice. Cases are resolved well when it is verified that the charge was properly approved, that owners were notified, and that it is applied uniformly, negotiating reasonable exceptions for extended visits or family members. On this page (free), we provide general guidance on these charges. As a member of Mi Junta ($29 per month, covers all categories), you receive an analysis of the rule applied to your case, help drafting exception or appeal requests, links to applicable regulations, and ongoing support.

Many regulations prohibit parking pickups, commercial vehicles, work vans with signage, boats, or recreational vehicles within the community. Conflict arises when the owner uses that vehicle for work or bought it without knowing the rule, and the administration begins to issue fines or demands its immediate removal. This is common in communities with old rules suddenly being strictly enforced. Successful resolutions often explore whether the rule actually covers your vehicle, if there are exceptions or permits, if enforcement has been selective, and if an amendment to the regulations approved by the owners is possible. On this page (free), we offer a general explanation of how these restrictions operate. As a member of Mi Junta ($29 per month, covers all categories), you receive an analysis of the rule and your vehicle, help drafting permit or amendment requests, links to applicable provisions, and guidance throughout each step.

You receive a notice—or a sticker on the window—declaring your vehicle abandoned or inoperable because it hasn't moved in days, has a flat tire, an expired license plate, or simply "looks bad." If you don't respond, the next step could be towing. This happens frequently with second vehicles, cars belonging to visiting family members, or units under repair. Successful resolutions start with responding on time and in writing, correcting what is observable (moving the car, inflating the tire, renewing the license plate), and providing proof that the vehicle has an active owner, demanding that the administration follow its own procedure before any towing. On this page (free), we provide general guidance on these notices and typical deadlines. As a member of Mi Junta ($29 per month, covers all categories), you receive help drafting the immediate response, documenting the vehicle's condition, understanding the applicable rules, and following up until the notice is removed.

Motorcycles make "too much noise," bicycles cannot be on the balcony or in the hallway, and golf carts can only circulate in certain areas: rules regarding small vehicles generate constant fines and conflicts. These are caused by regulations written with only cars in mind and by neighbor complaints. It is a frequent topic in large communities and in developments where golf carts are used for internal transportation. Successful solutions include verifying where the rule allows bicycles to be stored, which parking areas apply to motorcycles, and whether the community offers reasonable alternatives (racks, designated areas) before imposing sanctions. On this page (free), we summarize the most common points of conflict in general. As a member of Mi Junta ($29 per month, covers all categories), you receive an analysis of your specific case, help drafting requests and appeals, links to applicable regulations, and continuous support.