Free Parking Addendum
Parking addendum for national use. Assigns specific spaces, restricts vehicle types (no commercial, no RVs, no inoperative), and authorizes towing of unauthorized vehicles. Texas has separate statutory requirements (TPC §92.0131-92.0135) — use the TX form for Texas properties.
Free Parking Addendum — overview
A Parking Addendum is a parking addendum that assigns specific parking spaces, restricts vehicle types, and authorizes towing of unauthorized vehicles. State and local towing law impose additional requirements.
Complete the Addendum
Complete the form below to generate a Parking Addendum. The addendum must identify the master lease it modifies, the parties, and the new terms. Both landlord and tenant must sign for the addendum to be enforceable. Once signed, attach the addendum to the master lease — the addendum and lease together constitute the full agreement.
How addenda work: An addendum is a contractual amendment to a master lease. It does not replace the lease — it adds to or modifies specific provisions. If there is a conflict between the addendum and the master lease, the addendum controls (when properly executed). All parties to the master lease should sign the addendum.
1. Master Lease (Identification)
2. Parties
3. Addendum Terms
Parking addenda assign specific spaces, set rules for vehicle types, and establish towing rights for unauthorized vehicles. Some states impose specific notice requirements before towing a tenant vehicle (e.g., Texas TPC §92.0131-92.0135). Local ordinances may also apply.
4. Signatures (All Parties)
Both landlord and tenant(s) must sign this addendum. Once signed, attach to the master lease. Each party retains a signed copy.
About the Parking Addendum
A parking addendum is a common lease addition that assigns specific parking spaces, sets rules for vehicle types, and establishes the landlord’s right to tow unauthorized vehicles. The addendum typically: (1) identifies assigned spaces by number; (2) requires the tenant to identify authorized vehicles by year, make, model, color, and license plate; (3) restricts vehicle types (no commercial vehicles, no inoperative or unregistered vehicles, no RVs/boats/trailers in residential spaces); (4) prohibits vehicle repairs on premises; (5) authorizes towing of unauthorized vehicles at the vehicle owner’s expense. State and local law impose additional requirements: Texas TPC §92.0131-92.0135 has detailed statutory tenant protections including signage requirements and 24-hour written notice before towing (use the separate TX parking form). California Civ. Code §1942.6 has specific notice requirements. Local towing ordinances may require specific signage, licensed towing companies, and tenant rights to redeem towed vehicles. Best practice: post compliant towing signs at parking area entrances; document tenant vehicles in the addendum; require notification of vehicle changes; before towing, verify vehicle is unauthorized and notice requirements satisfied.
Key Provisions
- Master lease + state vehicle towing statutes + local ordinances
- Identify authorized vehicles by year, make, model, color, license plate
- Assign specific space numbers
- Restrict vehicle types (no commercial, no RVs, no inoperative)
- Authorize towing of unauthorized vehicles
- Texas: separate statutory rules (TPC §92.0131-92.0135) — use TX form
Common Mistakes
- Towing without required notice or signage
- Vague vehicle identification (no plate, color, make)
- Using national form in Texas without TX-specific protections
- Towing tenant’s own vehicle from assigned space
- Not posting towing signs at parking area entrances
- Using unlicensed towing company (local ordinance violations)
Best Practices for Lease Addenda
- Identify the master lease. The addendum should reference the lease date and parties so there’s no ambiguity which lease it modifies.
- All parties sign. Every party to the master lease must sign the addendum. If the addendum is not signed by all tenants, it may be unenforceable against the non-signing tenants.
- Attach to the master lease. Keep the addendum physically attached to the lease. A loose addendum can be lost or disputed.
- Be specific. Vague terms create disputes. State exactly what is permitted, prohibited, charged, or modified.
- State precedence. Most addenda say “in the event of conflict between this addendum and the master lease, this addendum controls.”
- Don’t violate state law. Provisions that violate state landlord-tenant law (e.g., waiving habitability, anti-retaliation, security-deposit rules) are unenforceable even if both parties sign.
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⚖ Legal Disclaimer
This addendum form is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. State landlord-tenant law and local rental ordinances impose specific requirements that may affect the enforceability of certain provisions. For state-specific towing law, consult your state DMV and local towing ordinance. Consult a qualified landlord-tenant attorney before relying on this template, especially in rent-controlled jurisdictions or for high-value tenancies.
