Can a landlord issue speeding tickets to vehiclesthat exceed the speed limit ina trailer park?
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Can a landlord issue speeding tickets to vehiclesthat exceed the speed limit ina trailer park?
I went to pick up my daughter’s friend and when I arrived at her trailer the landlord, in this cart, approached me and accused me of “flying into the trailer park” and said that would be $50. He said I was going 20 mph and I know I was not. When you first go into the park there is no sign and then past his house is a painted over city sign that has 5 mph on it. I could not believe he was being serious. When I said I thought he was being ridiculous he told me I was not that smart and that would be another $25. The tenant is responsible for this and if she doesn’t pay he is going to evict.
Asked on October 3, 2010 under Real Estate Law, Louisiana
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
I think that you need to seek local counsel on this matter. What you want to find out is if (a) this is private land - without easements of any kind deeds and recorded - and (b) if it is private land, can the owner limit its use by posting and enforcing speed limits. This can be complicated issue. The landowner can obviously not issue a regular "ticket" for speeding so here he is trying to impose the same thing by imposing a fine. Now, does your daughter have a lease agreement? Is the fine in violation of the lease (it is not her infraction but rather yours)? I think the landowner has a lot of problems with this one but only an attorney in your area can really help iron it all out. good luck.
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