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Unauthorised Parking in a Lot Owner’s Space

Published March 24, 2026 By Chris Irons, Strata Solve Leave a Comment Last Updated March 24, 2026

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This article discusses unauthorised parking lot space, explaining why towing is not permitted without an adjudicator’s order and how by-law enforcement should be used instead.

I am in the 144 lot apartment building. A resident or visitor has been parking in my allocated parking space. What can I do? Can we tow the car given that the car is parking in my space for more than 24hours?

You can’t tow the car without an adjudicator’s order.

No, you can’t tow the car without an adjudicator’s order. If you do tow the car then you run the risk of being liable for what happens to it during its impounding.

If you are having problems with people parking in your spot, your body corporate committee should be enforcing its by-laws about parking.

This post appears in Strata News #466.

Chris Irons
Strata Solve
E: chris@stratasolve.com.au
P: 0419 805 898

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About Chris Irons, Strata Solve

Chris is a strata unicorn: he is not a strata lawyer, manager or caretaker. He was Queensland’s Commissioner for Body Corporate and Community Management for over 5 years. That is the only role of its type in the world. Chris is also an owner in one strata scheme, and a tenant in another.

As Director of Strata Solve, Chris focuses on communications and strategic advice, rather than legal action, to solving strata problems. Strata Solve works with owners, committees, strata managers and caretakers to tailor practical solutions to stressful strata situations. Chris holds an Honours degree in Communications and is a nationally accredited mediator.

Chris is a regular contributor to LookUpStrata. You can take a look at Chris's articles here.

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