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Commercial Parking Facility Agreement Colombia (Contrato de Parqueadero Comercial)

Commercial Parking Facility Agreement Colombia (Contrato de Parqueadero Comercial)

CONTRATO DE PARQUEADERO COMERCIAL

(Commercial Parking Facility Agreement)

Ley 1480 de 2011 (Estatuto del Consumidor); Código de Comercio arts. 1170–1193; Decreto 1079 de 2015

En [Sign City], a [Sign Date], entre:

OPERADOR DEL PARQUEADERO:

[Operator Name], NIT/C.C. [Operator NIT], con domicilio en [Operator Address].

USUARIO:

[User Name], NIT/C.C. [User NIT], con dirección de contacto en [User Contact Address].

Las partes celebran el presente Contrato de Parqueadero Comercial conforme a la Ley 1480 de 2011 (Estatuto del Consumidor) y los Artículos 1170 a 1193 del Código de Comercio (Depósito Mercantil).

PRIMERA. — OBJETO

El OPERADOR pone a disposición del USUARIO [Parking Spaces], ubicados en el parqueadero de la dirección indicada, para el parqueo de [Vehicle Types], durante el horario de [Service Hours].

SEGUNDA. — TARIFA Y PAGO

El USUARIO pagará al OPERADOR la suma de [Monthly Rate], dentro de los cinco (5) primeros días calendario de cada mes. Las tarifas serán ajustadas anualmente conforme al IPC certificado por el DANE. El OPERADOR publicará la tarifa vigente en lugar visible conforme al Artículo 23 de la Ley 1480 de 2011.

TERCERA. — RESPONSABILIDAD Y CUSTODIA

El OPERADOR asume la custodia y vigilancia de los vehículos durante el horario de servicio, conforme al régimen de depósito mercantil de los Artículos 1170 a 1193 del Código de Comercio. La responsabilidad del OPERADOR se limita al valor comercial del vehículo acreditado al momento del ingreso. El USUARIO declara que el vehículo no contiene bienes de valor en su interior; en caso contrario, deberá declarar dichos bienes al ingreso.

CUARTA. — OBLIGACIONES DEL USUARIO

El USUARIO se obliga a: (a) ingresar únicamente los vehículos autorizados en este contrato; (b) presentar la tiqueta de ingreso al momento de retirar el vehículo; (c) respetar las señalizaciones y normas internas del parqueadero; (d) no ejecutar reparaciones mecánicas dentro del parqueadero; (e) pagar las tarifas oportunamente; y (f) cumplir la normatividad de tránsito interna conforme al Decreto 1079 de 2015.

QUINTA. — PLAZO

El presente contrato tendrá una vigencia de [Contract Term], prorrogable automáticamente por períodos iguales, salvo que cualquiera de las partes notifique su intención de no renovar con un mínimo de treinta (30) días de anticipación.

SEXTA. — LEY APLICABLE Y JURISDICCIÓN

El presente contrato se rige por la Ley 1480 de 2011 (Estatuto del Consumidor), el Código de Comercio colombiano (arts. 1170–1193) y el Decreto 1079 de 2015 (Sector Transporte). Las controversias serán resueltas ante la Superintendencia de Industria y Comercio en primera instancia o ante los Juzgados Civiles de [Sign City].

FIRMAS

OPERADOR: [Operator Name]

NIT/C.C.: [Operator NIT]

Firma: _________________________

USUARIO: [User Name]

NIT/C.C.: [User NIT]

Firma: _________________________

Operator (Operador del Parqueadero)

________________

Signature

User (Usuario)

________________

Signature

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What Is a Commercial Parking Facility Agreement Colombia (Contrato de Parqueadero Comercial)?

A Commercial Parking Facility Agreement (Contrato de Parqueadero Comercial) in Colombia is the agreement by which the operator of a parking facility (operador) provides to the user (persona natural or jurídica) the service of temporary custody of one or more vehicles in facilities designated for that purpose, in exchange for payment of a fee determined by time of stay or by monthly subscription, in accordance with the Colombian legal framework governing depositary liability, consumer rights, and parking facility operating conditions.

The Commercial Parking Agreement in Colombia does not have a specific statutory name, but Colombian jurisprudence (Corte Suprema de Justicia, Sala de Casación Civil) has classified the legal relationship between the parking facility and the user as a contrato de depósito, governed by Articles 1170 to 1193 of the Código de Comercio. These articles impose on the depositario (the parking facility) the obligation to safeguard the deposited item (the vehicle) and return it in the same condition in which it was received. This generates objective liability of the parking facility for any damage or loss of the vehicle occurring within its premises, unless it proves that the damage was due to force majeure, act of God, or the user's exclusive fault.

Ley 1480 de 2011 (Estatuto del Consumidor) is also a fundamental norm for parking contracts in Colombia, as it regulates consumer rights vis-à-vis service providers, including parking services. The Superintendencia de Industria y Comercio (SIC) supervises compliance with these obligations and can sanction operators who apply abusive contractual clauses, charge undisclosed fees, or fail to honour damage claims within the statutory timeframe under Article 50 of Ley 1480 de 2011.

The forms-legal.com template for the Contrato de Parqueadero Comercial covers all essential elements: service description, fees and payment methods, vehicle entry and exit conditions, vehicle condition inventory at entry, liability of the parking facility for damages and losses, liability limitations, operating hours, objects left inside the vehicle, and claims procedures.

When Do You Need a Commercial Parking Facility Agreement Colombia (Contrato de Parqueadero Comercial)?

The Commercial Parking Agreement in Colombia is necessary in the following scenarios: when a company operates a private parking facility and wants to formally establish service terms with regular users (monthly subscribers in residential complexes, offices, or shopping centres); when a property owner leases space to a parking operator for commercial exploitation; when a parking facility wants to establish clear liability conditions to limit claims for damages not attributable to the operator; when a company contracts a specific number of monthly parking spots for its employees or clients at a nearby parking facility; and when the parking facility provides additional special services such as vehicle washing, oil changes, or valet parking that must be documented contractually.

It is also fundamental when the parking facility operates in a long-term parking or vehicle storage modality, where custody liability is more intense and the risk of damage or loss is greater, requiring a formal contract with a detailed inventory of the vehicle's condition at entry. In Colombian shopping centres and airports, the parking regulations are the contractual instrument governing the mass relationship between the operator and thousands of daily users.

What to Include in Your Commercial Parking Facility Agreement Colombia (Contrato de Parqueadero Comercial)

The Commercial Parking Agreement in Colombia must include the following elements to ensure clarity of service, user protection, and adequate limitation of the operator's liability.

Identification of the parties and service description: Data of the parking operator (name or corporate name, NIT, exact address of the parking facility, contact telephone, email for claims) and of the user (full name or corporate name, ID or NIT, contact telephone). Description of the type of service: hourly parking, daily parking, monthly subscription for fixed or open spot, valet parking, vehicle storage for periods exceeding one month.

Vehicle inventory at entry: The contract or entry ticket must record the make, model, line, colour, and licence plate of the vehicle, current kilometre reading, general condition of the bodywork (scratches, dents, pre-existing damage), visible accessories inside or outside the vehicle (special rims, sound equipment, spoilers, distinctive stickers), fuel level, and whether the vehicle enters with key or keys. This inventory is the most important document for determining the parking facility's liability.

Fees and payment methods: The contract must establish the applicable rate: hourly rate, full-day rate, overnight rate, fixed or variable monthly subscription, and special rate for motorcycles, bicycles, or oversized vehicles. Under Article 23 of Ley 1480 de 2011, rates must be clearly and legibly displayed at the entrance and on the ticket.

Liability for vehicle damage and loss: The parking facility, as depositary, is liable for damages and loss of the vehicle occurring within its premises under Article 1174 of the Código de Comercio. The Corte Suprema de Justicia has established that this liability is objective — the user does not need to prove fault. The contract may set a maximum liability cap in Colombian pesos for partial damages, but cannot entirely exclude liability for total vehicle loss.

Objects left inside the vehicle: The parking facility is generally not liable for objects left inside the vehicle (laptop, cash, documents, electronic accessories, tools) unless the user expressly declared and inventoried them at entry and the operator specifically accepted custody of them. The contract must clearly indicate that the parking facility recommends not leaving valuables inside the vehicle.

Claims procedure: The contract must establish the procedure for the user to file claims for damages or losses: maximum deadline for filing the claim (recommended: at the time of vehicle exit or within 24 hours), required documents (entry ticket, damage photographs, damage estimate), and the operator's deadline to respond to the claim under Article 50 of Ley 1480 de 2011. If the operator denies the claim, the user may approach the SIC.

Forms-legal.com provides this Commercial Parking Agreement Colombia template compliant with Ley 1480 de 2011, Código de Comercio arts. 1170-1193, and applicable municipal regulations for parking facility operators across Colombian cities.

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