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CF renting out our communal parking for Wimbledon!

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WarsofWimbledon · 06/07/2024 12:20

I have NC as the location is outing. I live in a block of flats behind Wimbledon as in the tennis courts. I understand they host a large-ish summer event which is happening now.

Street parking has been suspended for the fortnight. Driving in general or trying to go anywhere locally is inadvisable.

This morning my DP alerted me to a large G Wagon in our front parking area which as well as being offensively large (cannot cope with Londoners having massive tanks) is not a resident’s. We can’t rule out that it’s a visitor (and someone did query a strange car last year which turned out to be visiting family (apparently)) but DP has seen people stumbling up the road in their tennis finery and getting into cars.

So we assumed these people were just chancing it - block of flats, hopefully no one notices.

Shortly thereafter I was at my garage about to go out when I woman in a car pulled up and asked me about flat 16’s parking space. She said flat 16 had put their space on Just Park! I said it’s communal - he doesn’t have a space!

DP enquired with our neighbour on the same floor as flat 16 and he thinks it’s a Portuguese guy with an Audi. His car isn’t here but regardless, it is communal parking for residents and visitors. There must be 20 flats and there are 12 parking spaces. Him not using a space does not entitle him to rent it out.

I looked on JustPark and there is a long term bloody listing for a space in our car park with 60 reviews!!! “Great parking for Wimbledon” etc.

Now what? I guess I report to our management agent but do I also take it up with JustPark? Given that there are currently two strange cars I suspect there may be even more renting out going on.

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TessTimoney · 16/10/2024 18:57

Politicians247UnderwearExtinguishingService · 06/07/2024 13:16

How do you know there's always room for OP and the other residents, along with their legitimate visitors?

If there is always plenty of spare space, he should have approached all the other residents and proposed that they designate and advertise one or two always-empty spaces for rent and then split the money, not just keep schtum and keep the lot for himself.

This 👍🏻

ohthejoys21 · 09/07/2024 16:29

Well he won't be making much today in this weather, must be empty😂

angela1952 · 09/07/2024 12:48

And as a PP said, spaces can only be rented by people who live on the estate.

angela1952 · 09/07/2024 12:47

My son had an allocated space with his old flat and sometimes rented it out. He found that when people stopped renting the space they often kept on occupying it. It's better where he lives now as there is security and trespassers can be fined for using any allocated space that they don't own or rent.

EmmyPankhurst · 09/07/2024 11:32

I live in central london and we used to have lots of issues with people renting out their parking spaces (which are allocated) via the various apps.

Car Parking sub-letting is forbidden in our leases though and the other owners don't like it as it causes security issues.

We sent round a few reminders and the managing agent contacted the app companies. What has made a difference though is:

  1. congestion charge on weekends (it isn't so cheap now to drive into London)
  2. allowing sub-letting to other residents (not all flats have a parking space), people need parking for contractors, one flat has two cars.
Kjpt140v · 09/07/2024 11:00

strawberryteacake · 09/07/2024 10:35

What?

Sorry my mistake.

strawberryteacake · 09/07/2024 10:35

Kjpt140v · 09/07/2024 10:30

It's not right there. It say Just Park were renting the spaces. Who is receiving commission?

What?

Kjpt140v · 09/07/2024 10:30

strawberryteacake · 09/07/2024 00:28

Yes, right there in the OP:

Shortly thereafter I was at my garage about to go out when I woman in a car pulled up and asked me about flat 16’s parking space. She said flat 16 had put their space on Just Park! I said it’s communal - he doesn’t have a space!

It's not right there. It say Just Park were renting the spaces. Who is receiving commission?

strawberryteacake · 09/07/2024 00:28

Kjpt140v · 08/07/2024 14:57

Somebody in, or managing the flats is making money out of this.

Yes, right there in the OP:

Shortly thereafter I was at my garage about to go out when I woman in a car pulled up and asked me about flat 16’s parking space. She said flat 16 had put their space on Just Park! I said it’s communal - he doesn’t have a space!

Kjpt140v · 08/07/2024 14:57

Somebody in, or managing the flats is making money out of this.

askmenow · 08/07/2024 11:27

TheShellBeach · 06/07/2024 13:10

Jeez, lighten up.
What difference does it make who parks anywhere?
If there's room for you, why are you bothered?
Well done to whoever is making a few quid on Just Park.
😂

READ THE OP'S POST! There are 20 flats and 12 spaces, none of which are allocated to individual apartments!

So the cheeky f....cker who's hiring out a space has no rights.

Different if each apartment has an allocated and paid for spot.

This is likely to be covered by the lease tho so OP should contact the Management Company who will void the Just Park listing.

Ganainm488 · 08/07/2024 08:05

Politicians247UnderwearExtinguishingService · 06/07/2024 13:12

I do have sympathy for the unwitting punter, who has paid up in good faith and planned on being able to park there - and then all is not what they've been promised.

No sympathy at all for the CF neighbour, though. Where does he park his Audi, though, if he never uses any of the communal spaces? Or is that just whilst Wimbledon is on? Is he trying to justify it to himself that, if he parked his car there, it could stay in a space permanently - so he reckons he's only renting out what would thus be 'his' space? Only asking £25 for it, though; has he seen what some of those attendees pay just for a bowl of strawberries?!

Yes I have seen how much they charge for a bowl of strawberries. Have you? It’s £2.50 again this year. But you don’t have to buy any food or drink when you’re there. You are allowed to bring in all your own food and soft drinks. Taps are provided to top up your water bottle. And each person is allowed to bring the equivalent of one bottle of wine or two cans of beer.

strawberryteacake · 07/07/2024 23:19

whyhavetheygotsomany · 07/07/2024 21:25

If his car isn't there and his not taking up 2 spaces then what's the problem ? Get on with your own life and stop being a busy body.

You could read the OP, which stated:

There must be 20 flats and there are 12 parking spaces.

WarsofWimbledon · 07/07/2024 21:51

madisoncat · 07/07/2024 20:51

DD had a guy park in front of her house telling her "it's Ok I've paid Gav" through ?? parking app. She said I don't know a Gav, it's free on street parking just don't block my drive. The guy was nice and offered to move but she said he could stay and suggested her try get his money back.

However, getting the Parking App to remove that space and the 3 others on her street was a nightmare. She was told by the app people Gav must have been the previous owner - no it was a new house when she bought it - then a load of other excuses. She and the others had to prove ownership with Council Tax and an other utility bill.

How many other people have their parking advertised on these apps? How often do people get conned by paying for a space that isn't the sellers to sell? It's just another crap situation but worse if it's a neighbour doing it.

It’s absolutely a con here too because there’s no guarantee there’ll be a space when the customer arrives and also there isn’t any kind of payment or enforcement which means other people are just parking here for free anyway!!

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WarsofWimbledon · 07/07/2024 21:49

whyhavetheygotsomany · 07/07/2024 21:25

If his car isn't there and his not taking up 2 spaces then what's the problem ? Get on with your own life and stop being a busy body.

The problems have been set out various times in this thread

OP posts:
whyhavetheygotsomany · 07/07/2024 21:25

If his car isn't there and his not taking up 2 spaces then what's the problem ? Get on with your own life and stop being a busy body.

madisoncat · 07/07/2024 20:51

DD had a guy park in front of her house telling her "it's Ok I've paid Gav" through ?? parking app. She said I don't know a Gav, it's free on street parking just don't block my drive. The guy was nice and offered to move but she said he could stay and suggested her try get his money back.

However, getting the Parking App to remove that space and the 3 others on her street was a nightmare. She was told by the app people Gav must have been the previous owner - no it was a new house when she bought it - then a load of other excuses. She and the others had to prove ownership with Council Tax and an other utility bill.

How many other people have their parking advertised on these apps? How often do people get conned by paying for a space that isn't the sellers to sell? It's just another crap situation but worse if it's a neighbour doing it.

Jeannie88 · 07/07/2024 19:32

Don't residents have permits to show on screen to verify parking? Maybe worth looking into. Xx

VotesAndGoats · 07/07/2024 19:25

I think the answer to this is that everyone gets a designated space. But I presume they don't want to do that as they know people will rent them out.

VotesAndGoats · 07/07/2024 19:21

359fj · 06/07/2024 13:12

Even if a flat owner does own a particular space, it's often not permitted to let the parking space out separately. I live in a block of flats with an allocated parking space I don't use (not London - Scotland so it's freehold) but I can't rent it out because the deeds don't allow it.

I let my parking space to neighbour for £100 for 6 years. The Housing Association actually suggested I do it (shared ownership). Totally different when it's communal parking though!

VotesAndGoats · 07/07/2024 19:18

WarsofWimbledon · 06/07/2024 12:20

I have NC as the location is outing. I live in a block of flats behind Wimbledon as in the tennis courts. I understand they host a large-ish summer event which is happening now.

Street parking has been suspended for the fortnight. Driving in general or trying to go anywhere locally is inadvisable.

This morning my DP alerted me to a large G Wagon in our front parking area which as well as being offensively large (cannot cope with Londoners having massive tanks) is not a resident’s. We can’t rule out that it’s a visitor (and someone did query a strange car last year which turned out to be visiting family (apparently)) but DP has seen people stumbling up the road in their tennis finery and getting into cars.

So we assumed these people were just chancing it - block of flats, hopefully no one notices.

Shortly thereafter I was at my garage about to go out when I woman in a car pulled up and asked me about flat 16’s parking space. She said flat 16 had put their space on Just Park! I said it’s communal - he doesn’t have a space!

DP enquired with our neighbour on the same floor as flat 16 and he thinks it’s a Portuguese guy with an Audi. His car isn’t here but regardless, it is communal parking for residents and visitors. There must be 20 flats and there are 12 parking spaces. Him not using a space does not entitle him to rent it out.

I looked on JustPark and there is a long term bloody listing for a space in our car park with 60 reviews!!! “Great parking for Wimbledon” etc.

Now what? I guess I report to our management agent but do I also take it up with JustPark? Given that there are currently two strange cars I suspect there may be even more renting out going on.

So cheeky! One of my brothers neighbours parks in his space. Which means no where for family to park when we visit. That is vv cheeky.

Caroparo52 · 07/07/2024 19:15

Used a Just Park space to visit Wimbledon yesterday in a private residence. Paid £42.00 for whole day. Others charing over £150 quid. Wouldn't bother me if in a block of flats because I'd presume all legit. If you complain then JP may decide to delete the listing

burnoutbabe · 07/07/2024 19:04

Roco11 · 07/07/2024 18:51

Report them to HMRC as they would likely need to pay tax on any additional income.

First £1000 is tax free!

Roco11 · 07/07/2024 18:51

Report them to HMRC as they would likely need to pay tax on any additional income.

Timeforanotheraliasnow · 07/07/2024 18:46

Shop them to HMRC. 🤣🤣