Paying to park lorry, legal implications

[RatzFatz]

Remember reading a thread a while back !!!!!

If you pay your yard owner for lorry or trailer parking, are they in any way responsible if the trailer/lorry goes missing or gets damaged.

Are you just paying for the parking space or added security

 

[figbat]

Depends what the agreement is. I would say that added security was not an obligation - their minimum obligation is to allow access to you and provide a safe environment for you to access. Plenty of places put up signs reminding you that they are not responsible for the security of your belongings.

 

[ofcourseyoucan]

depends on the contract, but most will have a disclaimer which you have to agree to. ie NO rsponsibility taken who/whatsoever for damage or theft to parked vehicles. i charge for lorry/ trailer parking and take NO responsibility whatsoever. contracts state this. however the more i have parked on my premises (trailers/lorrys) does affect my insurance, as it does increase my risk of being burgurled. however if you fancied paying £2 per hour for parking i am sure i could change my insurance cover.

 

[Donkeymad]

You are more than likely to be simply paying for the space - like a Council Car park in town.

 

[lachlanandmarcus]

If the yard were responsible none would offer parking as the nil or fairly low charges made would never cover even a single thief raid on the place. Def for the horsebox owner to cover I would say unless offered explicitly. But best if YO makes that clear.