#15161
struggler
Flatchatter

    The problem here is that you note you left actually gives them and anyone else permission to park there – at least in their eyes.    “On occasion” and “short periods of time” are all tolerated in this complex but just not in writing.”

    Parking in visitors car parks to load or unload the car, because it is pouring with rain and thunderstorms overhead, or because they had forgotten something or are just popping in to change clothes before heading out again – these are all instances that we tolerate in this complex.  We would not hand out a notice or remind them of bylaws for any of the above.  But if we said it was OK, then should we have to confront a serial parker they would simply say “I thought it might rain” or “I was only there for a short time” (for some it may be a couple of days!).  If you give them an inch………..

    Here, we leave a note simply saying that the visitors car spots are common property and for the temporary use of visitors only and that  residents are not permitted to park in the visitors car parks without approval.   In that we state who can park there, who can't  (but under what circumstances they can).  No time limits or exemptions mentioned.  Don't give them excuses to use against you.