Threatening parking payment letters have stretched from Woolloongabba in Brisbane’s south to Albion north of the river, but the government has issued a warning. Read more about this here 👉
Stories have emerged of Brisbane residents being sent threatening payment letters by private car parking companies, in what Transport Minister Mark Bailey has said could be a loophole being exploited by the firms.
Examples of such letters have stretched from Woolloongabba and Coorparoo in Brisbane’s south to Albion north of the river, sent by multiple firms running parking lots for sites from McDonald’s and Coles to mixed-use apartment towers., with parking spaces being rented for up to $1000 a month echoing trends seen in Sydney and Melbourne, due to what experts put down to development and lifestyle choices.
ParkPay and Smart Compliance Management have also reportedly sent letters, some based on disputed photographic evidence, to people using car parks around the city. Both have defended their ability to ensure parking is available of genuine customers.Parking on private land operates on a contract system between the operator and user. Terms and conditions must be visible and not mislead about details including the maximum costs, the Office of Fair Trading advises.
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