Under the laws of all states in this country a landlord is required to advise all potential tenants of a desired unit to rent of all matters affecting price paid or desirability. From what you have written, you were advised of the need for a permit for the parking lot because the lease contract states so.Under the laws of all states in this country a party is presumed to have read and understood a document that he or she has signed absent fraud.I suggest that you get the needed permit and parking pass to rectify the matter you are in.