This article discusses whether parking on common property strata areas outside garages is allowed.
Question: In our small 3 lot scheme we each have a parking space outside our garage, believed to be for our use. A new lot owner pointed out this is common property and cannot be used for parking. Is this correct?
There are 3 separate strata villas on our block. We share a common driveway and each have a car space directly outside our private garage.
When we purchased the property, we were under the impression that these ‘private’ spaces in front of our parking garages were for our use. The additional parking space in front of my garage was one of the reasons I bought this unit.
Recently, a new owner purchased a lot in the property. The new lot owner states that no one is allowed to park in the space outside of our garages as it is common property.
Are we able to use these space as we see fit?
Answer: You should confirm your title/ownership boundary by referring to the plan of subdivision.
Boundaries of title and ownership are defined on the plan of subdivision.
It is recommended you confirm your title/ownership boundary by referring to the plan of subdivision.
If the area in front of the garage is marked as common property and not marked as a designated car parking spot then unfortunately one cannot park there.
This post appears in the May 2022 edition of The VIC Strata Magazine.
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