Misappropriation of Parking Operators’ Responsibilities in Commercial Parking Zones

Abstract

The dense commercial areas that have sprung up around communities have led to the proliferation of commercial parking areas, which are intended to help consumers or customers who come to visit by tidying up their vehicles so that they are more organized and secure when left by consumers to shop or carry out activities in the commercial area. However, commercial parking areas often display signs stating, “We are not responsible for any losses,” which creates ambiguity regarding the parking management's responsibility, as if they are not involved in any losses experienced by consumers. This study aims to identify the limits of responsibility that should be borne by parking lot managers and to provide consumer protection. This study uses normative research with a deductive syllogism method based on the major premise, followed by the minor premise, and then both premises are drawn into a conclusion. A syllogism consists of two premises (major and minor) and one conclusion. The major premise is that commercial parking area managers are obligated to protect consumers' belongings or vehicles from any form of theft or other losses experienced by visitors. while the minor premise lies in the ambiguity of the statement “Any form of loss is not our responsibility,” which is clearly irrelevant to use as it would harm visitors or consumers and absolve the parking area operator of responsibility in the commercial area.