Question 1

Should we use assigned or open parking?

Accepted Answer

Assigned for premium/luxury; open for market-rate. Hybrid (60% assigned, 40% open) optimizes flexibility for most mid-sized communities.

Question 2

What's reasonable guest parking?

Accepted Answer

0.25–0.5 spaces per unit + 72-hour time limit per 7-day period. More generous policies create chronic guest storage problems.

Question 3

How much should we charge for parking violations?

Accepted Answer

$50–75 first violation, $100–150 repeat. Excessive fines ($300+) create resentment without improving compliance.

Question 4

Should we allow multi-vehicle storage in one space?

Accepted Answer

No. Charge additional monthly fees ($100–200) for excess vehicles beyond 2 per unit.

Question 5

Can we use towing for unpaid fines?

Accepted Answer

Yes, after written notice + 30-day cure period. Immediate towing only for fire lane violations. Graduated enforcement preferred.

HOA & Residential Parking Management: Rules, Enforcement & Harmony