My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: New Jersey
Hello. I live in a rent controlled apartment. Five years ago the complex was sold to a new landlord. Needless to say, ever since then the new landlord has made everyone's life miserable. Slow or no repairs, stacking and now parking restrictions!
As of last week the landlord decided to restrict parking spaces to one per apartment and will tow those cars without a sticker! Most apartments are two person occupied and people need one car each these days to get to work.
There are both parking spaces and garages in this complex.The garages are in such disrepair they are literally falling down. I feel this is a way to force the majority of tenants to lease garage space.We never had any such restriction until now because it seems the garages are mostly empty.
To be fair, our complex is directly across the street from a major hospital and I know some of the staff as well as visitors use our complex to park. still, this is not the 1950's and most households need two cars.
In addition, there are no designated handicap parking spaces. There used to be two handicap spaces in the complex before they took the sign down. Can a car with a handicap sticker be towed?
I'd like to know if this is legal (because it certainly isn't peaceful use) and if perhaps, someone can tell me what recourse the tenants may have?
Thanks for your help.

