I Need Accessible Parking, but My Building Says the Spots Are Deeded. What Now?
- Association claims deeded spots override federal disability law.
- Luxury sports cars hogging prime accessible spaces while residents struggle.
- Legal experts confirm reasonable accommodation is a mandate, not a suggestion.
- New Jersey condo board facing potential discrimination heat.
Brief Summary
A New Jersey condo resident is locked in a battle with her association over accessible parking, as her mobility-impaired husband is relegated to the back of the garage while 'deeded' spots near the entrance are occupied by high-end vehicles lacking disability placards. The association's excuse that these spaces are privately owned falls flat against federal and state mandates requiring reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities.
Why This Matters
If you live in a multi-unit property, your association’s bylaws don't grant them immunity from the Fair Housing Act. When management hides behind 'deeded' property claims to ignore your legal rights to accessibility, they are likely breaking the law. Knowing this means you don't have to accept being sidelined by bureaucratic excuses or privileged neighbors—you have the leverage to demand the accommodation you are legally entitled to, regardless of what the HOA handbook says.