Cal. Civ. Code § 136
Motor vehicle storage
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§ 136. Motor vehicle storage. A space or a structure may be provided and maintained in any multiple dwelling or upon the premises thereof for the storage of passenger motor vehicles but only with a written permit therefor from the department and in accordance with every applicable local law, ordinance, resolution, code provision or regulation and the rules and regulations of the commission.
Under N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law § 136, a multiple dwelling may include a space or structure used for storing passenger motor vehicles, but only when a written permit has been obtained from the relevant department and all applicable local laws, ordinances, codes, and commission rules are followed. The provision does not allow such storage to proceed informally or by default — formal authorization is a prerequisite. Both the physical setup and its ongoing operation must remain in compliance with every governing local requirement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who wish to offer motor vehicle storage at a multiple dwelling covered by N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law § 136 generally secure a written permit from the department before establishing or operating any such space or structure. Compliant operators also verify that the arrangement satisfies all applicable local laws, ordinances, codes, and commission regulations — not just at the outset, but on a continuing basis. Maintaining documentation of the permit and any related approvals is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law § 136 establishes that any motor vehicle storage space or structure at a multiple dwelling is only lawful when a proper written permit is in place and all local requirements are met. Tenants who have concerns about whether a storage facility at their building was properly authorized may look into whether the required permit was issued by the department. General enforcement paths include raising the issue with the local housing or building department, consulting a tenant-rights organization, or reviewing publicly available permit records — the right path depends on the specific circumstances involved.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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