Posts Tagged ‘Parking’

Parking and car safety are two of the more serious issues you have to consider when living in an apartment. One of the downfalls to apartment living, as opposed to living in a house, is not having a garage attached or in close proximity to your living space. While parking your car in a personal garage doesn’t ensure nothing will happen to it, like a break in, garages certainly lessen the chance of something happening to your vehicle. Here are…

Tandem parking spots are sometimes the only option you and your roommate will have for parking. Having to park your cars one behind the other can be tricky and requires planning, consideration and cooperation.

Devising a Plan

Sharing parking with your roommate requires a concerted effort to coordinate your schedules and plan ahead. You must consider what time you leave each day and how many times you will return home during the day.

If both of you work during typical 9 to 5…

When you’re strapped for cash, it may be worth considering whether your apartment complex allows you to sublet parking spots. An unneeded parking spot may be the answer to your financial problems.

Is Subletting Parking Spots Allowed?

Apartment complexes vary in their policies for subletting your parking spot. To determine your options, first read your lease. The terms regarding the number of parking spots and your use of those spots should be outlined there.

Apartments with community handbooks may have additional information about…

Obtaining an additional parking spot requires negotiating with your landlord. If you’ve never negotiated before, the thought of trying it may seem intimidating. But, with a little preparation, it really shouldn’t be.

1. Determining the Odds of Obtaining an Additional Parking Spot

Depending on the circumstances, you may or may not be able to obtain an additional parking spot. If your apartment building has a parking garage or lot, then your chances of getting another parking spot are good. However, if you…