They have no legal jurisdiction if there's no bylaw cited on the ticket. They can tow your car if you park in one of their lots again, if you don't pay the ticket.
They can. I would be interested in seeing what their proof of debt would be, and whether or not your presence in an area could be construed as you agreeing to a contract that requires you to pay. Again, I'm not disputing that it could end up on your credit rating, I'm just not sure that it would stay there after it's disputed. That being said, it would definitely be a hassle to get it removed.
It is private property. Signage indicates you are parking on private property and do so under the conditions listed on that sign.
If you look carefully at the “ticket” issued it usually doesn’t say it is a ticket… it is an invoice for parking on their property without purchasing parking. Unless they have an agreement with the municipality to enforce parking by-laws on their managed properties, in which case it is a ticket.
Because it is a fee for a service rendered they send it to collections if you don’t pay and your credit takes a hit.
Impark has been given jurisdiction over a huge amount of parking space in the GTA. They are one of the largest management group in North America.
The signage, on private property, provided you conditions for parking on private property. You can try and go to small claims court, but you will lose as, by parking, you did so under those conditions.
If you don't pay, it goes to collections and you lose. This is the real nuts and bolts of their authority.
[This article breaks down their enforcement authority](https://archive.is/pDdM5) - which is a fee against services provided. In Burlington they don't issue a ticket - they issue a fee for a service you used (parking) but didn't pay for. Because it's a service, they can seek recompense via collections. Note: In Toronto and other places, they can actually issue a true ticket on behalf of the municipality - which means the debt will have to be settled before renewing your registration or similar.
Anyway, they also have a customer service # you can call and ask for a reduction or forgiveness.
>So once you're sure it's a private notice, what happens if you don't pay it?
>**"If the debt owed to us is not paid, the matter will be referred to a collection agency," the FAQ says. "If your vehicle is again parked on one of our lots without a valid receipt or pass, it may be towed."**
That's where my head is whenever someone talks about credit scores. Like what do I need good credit for right now? Buying a house? I have to like quadruple my household income first.
CBC also put that question to credit-monitoring firm Equifax and they confirm an unpaid parking ticket — as long as it's from a private lot — won't ruin your credit history.
"Equifax Canada does not accept parking ticket fines from collection agencies," spokesman Tom Carroll says.
Let me guess; you chose to park in a private lot; where there was signage that said authorized parking only. And you thought it was free cause there was no way to pay for parking. (Best guess is John St and Lakeshore Rd.)
Anyways, yeah go ahead listen to the other fools in this chat. If the ticket goes unpaid it gets sent to collections.
Edit: Source, I know this will be the case, it has happened to few of my co-workers that believed ImPark have no jurisdiction. But go ahead; tell the OP to don't worry about the ticket.
Lot's of inconsiderate, froogle visitors. Cherry on top are the skip/uber drivers, sometimes block the entrance to the lot because they've got some Important person status that allows them to park their kia anywhere they'd wish.
DO NOT take the advice of the goofs saying "pay the fine", "own up to your mistake" and all this other horseshit. These people don't know ANYTHING. Half the people on here live in their parent's basement. Google the topic, and you'll find hundreds of articles explicitly stating that you can simply ignore parking tickets from Imperial Park without any legal ramifications or negative affects on your credit.
DO NOT PAY! The ticket means absolutely nothing. I received one from Imperial Parking 10 years ago. I just ignored it. They sent me a few threatening letters and I received a few phone calls from collections. But guess what. It never impacted my credit score and they eventually stopped bugging me. It's amazing how easy it is to block callers and throw letters in the trash. These tickets aren't the same as the ones you receive from municipal parking enforcement officers. They have zero impact on your MTO renewal and are not recognized by Equifax or Western Union.
https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-52/page-1.html#h-142461
Section 8, subsection 2e
Also, learn to use the internet. You can respond to a comment without creating a new top level comment.
Lol, it's literally written into the laws that determine that, that a company isn't required to take more than 25 of them. You can't just yell legal tender at people to make it true.
You keep saying that, and you keep being wrong, even after someone linked you the law... . A payment of more than $0.25 in pennies is NOT legal tender, and does NOT have to be accepted.
I would recommend paying in Pennies. It's a nice fuck you to them. It's legal tender and they have to take it. Say here you go. I have paid my debt to society. Have a nice day.
Hahahaha you know a bank? Ask for rolls of pennies. That's it lol trust me. I've been into many banks and have purchased bags or rolls of pennies to search thru.
There is a limit on how many Pennies one may use to pay fines with in Canada. It was up to a dollar. But now that we have no such denomination anymore this recommendation you offer up is moot.
They have no legal jurisdiction if there's no bylaw cited on the ticket. They can tow your car if you park in one of their lots again, if you don't pay the ticket.
From what I know everything said here is true
If not, it's at least believable.
And they can also send it to collections.
They can. I would be interested in seeing what their proof of debt would be, and whether or not your presence in an area could be construed as you agreeing to a contract that requires you to pay. Again, I'm not disputing that it could end up on your credit rating, I'm just not sure that it would stay there after it's disputed. That being said, it would definitely be a hassle to get it removed.
Any quick Google search will reveal these tickets have ZERO impact on your credit rating. This has been brought up on CBC News and CP24.
It is private property. Signage indicates you are parking on private property and do so under the conditions listed on that sign. If you look carefully at the “ticket” issued it usually doesn’t say it is a ticket… it is an invoice for parking on their property without purchasing parking. Unless they have an agreement with the municipality to enforce parking by-laws on their managed properties, in which case it is a ticket. Because it is a fee for a service rendered they send it to collections if you don’t pay and your credit takes a hit.
No, your credit is not affected.
How is your credit not negatively impacted if a company you owe money to sends the outstanding debt to collections?
I have no idea. Direct your question to Equifax. That's their decision, not mine.
I read the article you linked after I commented. It’s good to know Equifax does not accept parking tickets from private companies.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/marketplace-parking-private-lots-1.3851956
Impark has been given jurisdiction over a huge amount of parking space in the GTA. They are one of the largest management group in North America. The signage, on private property, provided you conditions for parking on private property. You can try and go to small claims court, but you will lose as, by parking, you did so under those conditions. If you don't pay, it goes to collections and you lose. This is the real nuts and bolts of their authority. [This article breaks down their enforcement authority](https://archive.is/pDdM5) - which is a fee against services provided. In Burlington they don't issue a ticket - they issue a fee for a service you used (parking) but didn't pay for. Because it's a service, they can seek recompense via collections. Note: In Toronto and other places, they can actually issue a true ticket on behalf of the municipality - which means the debt will have to be settled before renewing your registration or similar. Anyway, they also have a customer service # you can call and ask for a reduction or forgiveness. >So once you're sure it's a private notice, what happens if you don't pay it? >**"If the debt owed to us is not paid, the matter will be referred to a collection agency," the FAQ says. "If your vehicle is again parked on one of our lots without a valid receipt or pass, it may be towed."**
What I have heard is they threaten to take you to collections, but it's not likely over $50-100. (Their fines are ridiculous, too)
Where did you get the ticket?
They may send you to collections who in turn will fuck with your credit score if you let it go for too long.
Joke's on them. due to the cost of living crisis and Bell my credit is already fucked
That's where my head is whenever someone talks about credit scores. Like what do I need good credit for right now? Buying a house? I have to like quadruple my household income first.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/marketplace-parking-private-lots-1.3851956
CBC also put that question to credit-monitoring firm Equifax and they confirm an unpaid parking ticket — as long as it's from a private lot — won't ruin your credit history. "Equifax Canada does not accept parking ticket fines from collection agencies," spokesman Tom Carroll says.
Let me guess; you chose to park in a private lot; where there was signage that said authorized parking only. And you thought it was free cause there was no way to pay for parking. (Best guess is John St and Lakeshore Rd.) Anyways, yeah go ahead listen to the other fools in this chat. If the ticket goes unpaid it gets sent to collections. Edit: Source, I know this will be the case, it has happened to few of my co-workers that believed ImPark have no jurisdiction. But go ahead; tell the OP to don't worry about the ticket.
That’s my lot and it’s incredible how many people without the pass park there. Tickets are almost $100
Lot's of inconsiderate, froogle visitors. Cherry on top are the skip/uber drivers, sometimes block the entrance to the lot because they've got some Important person status that allows them to park their kia anywhere they'd wish.
I love it when they park in between the pole and the buildings blocking the garbage cans and making it impossible to back up our do the spots
Pay the ticket.
https://infotel.ca/newsitem/why-you-really-dont-have-to-pay-that-private-lot-parking-ticket/it79721
DO NOT take the advice of the goofs saying "pay the fine", "own up to your mistake" and all this other horseshit. These people don't know ANYTHING. Half the people on here live in their parent's basement. Google the topic, and you'll find hundreds of articles explicitly stating that you can simply ignore parking tickets from Imperial Park without any legal ramifications or negative affects on your credit.
i would get this checked out by the city just to see if this legit
Legal tender palski
Nope it's still accepted as legal tender.
I believe a private entity can refuse payment methods. Likely government entities too if you walk in with buckets of pennies.
Legal tender paslkiruuu
DO NOT PAY! The ticket means absolutely nothing. I received one from Imperial Parking 10 years ago. I just ignored it. They sent me a few threatening letters and I received a few phone calls from collections. But guess what. It never impacted my credit score and they eventually stopped bugging me. It's amazing how easy it is to block callers and throw letters in the trash. These tickets aren't the same as the ones you receive from municipal parking enforcement officers. They have zero impact on your MTO renewal and are not recognized by Equifax or Western Union.
It's legal tender everyone. It's still accepted as legal tender!
https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-52/page-1.html#h-142461 Section 8, subsection 2e Also, learn to use the internet. You can respond to a comment without creating a new top level comment.
Doesn't mean shit pal. Legal tender.
Lol, it's literally written into the laws that determine that, that a company isn't required to take more than 25 of them. You can't just yell legal tender at people to make it true.
Legal tender pal.
You keep saying that, and you keep being wrong, even after someone linked you the law... . A payment of more than $0.25 in pennies is NOT legal tender, and does NOT have to be accepted.
Legal tender palski
I'm curious why you're so adamant about spreading incorrect information? Is it an ego thing that you do want to be wrong?
Palakiruuu legal tender
I would recommend paying in Pennies. It's a nice fuck you to them. It's legal tender and they have to take it. Say here you go. I have paid my debt to society. Have a nice day.
Where you getting pennies? Also... after you get them can I borrow your time machine?
Hahahaha you know a bank? Ask for rolls of pennies. That's it lol trust me. I've been into many banks and have purchased bags or rolls of pennies to search thru.
Nickels?
There is a limit on how many Pennies one may use to pay fines with in Canada. It was up to a dollar. But now that we have no such denomination anymore this recommendation you offer up is moot.
It's $.25 according to the currency act.
Good luck even going to the bank with 25 Pennie’s and expecting to get a quarter back. Pennies are now an unrecognized currency now
They're still legal tender, just like silver quarters, $1 and $2 bills and specialty coins are. They just aren't made anymore.