Private car park debts

Information about debt recovery by private car park operators.

  • This topic covers

    Private car park operators trying to recover a debt from people that enter and use their car park, including:

    • why these debts are different to fines
    • how a private car park operator might try to recover the debt
    • how a consumer can respond to the debt
    • breach of contract claims
    • claims in the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT).

    The operators are usually alleging that the driver hasn't followed the terms or rules of the agreement about parking in that area or facility. 

Last updated: February 2024

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