What rights do I have here?

parkingagain25 · 2026-03-03T18:13:31+00:00

Someone keeps blocking me in my parking and says I just need to ask to get in or out and I can’t expect not to be blocked in the police disagree with them and agree with me that I am fully entitled to be able to get access to the road however there doesn’t seem to be an actual solution to prevent them parking behind me in the first place any bright ideas? Bollards of course won’t work as they’re parking on the road (well, turning circle)

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parkingagain25 · 03/03/2026 22:20

Shinyandnew1 · 03/03/2026 22:11

Who lives around the other side of the cul de sac? Aren’t they inconvenienced by this twat abandoning his car in the road?!

Annoyingly 1 doesn’t have a car, 1 isn’t occupied and the way the spaces are staggered the third one isn’t blocked iN. Or I would have roped them in on my one woman mission

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Shinyandnew1 · 03/03/2026 22:11

Who lives around the other side of the cul de sac? Aren’t they inconvenienced by this twat abandoning his car in the road?!

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parkingagain25 · 03/03/2026 22:00

MauriceTheMussel · 03/03/2026 21:54

Could you park where they park when they block you in so you’re basically stealing their parking space?! And in such a way that they then can’t park in your designated space?

gotta meet petty with petty

I could but annoyingly most of this is happening at times when I can’t! So I’ll be trying to leave for work and I’m blocked in, or getting home from work and blocked out/or they’re in my space

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parkingagain25 · 03/03/2026 21:59

Rollercoaster1920 · 03/03/2026 21:40

The council at landlords aren't helping control their tenant? That's what your council's complaints process is for.
And your local councillor.

But they are abusive and threatening so get a camera to record the street, or don't engage and move.

I can’t record unfortunately as it’s not near my home

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MauriceTheMussel · 03/03/2026 21:54

Could you park where they park when they block you in so you’re basically stealing their parking space?! And in such a way that they then can’t park in your designated space?

gotta meet petty with petty

Rollercoaster1920 · 03/03/2026 21:40

The council at landlords aren't helping control their tenant? That's what your council's complaints process is for.
And your local councillor.

But they are abusive and threatening so get a camera to record the street, or don't engage and move.

k1233 · 03/03/2026 19:00

If the vehicle is abandoned in a cul-de-sac can it get towed for obstructing traffic?

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 03/03/2026 19:00

parkingagain25 · 03/03/2026 18:48

Also according to my dad I’m not allowed to
have an alarm that says get back you bastards
put a brick through their windscreen
buy an army tank to block them in
pay someone to sit in a deckchair and refuse to move

personally I think he’s the unreasonable one

And where d'you buy an alarm that says "Get back you bastards"

Asking for a friend , obvs

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 03/03/2026 18:59

Willowskyblue · 03/03/2026 18:44

Put a large note on the windscreen every time. Stick it in the windscreen with Vaseline.

Don't put anything on the windscreen or window that could obscure their vision. Even though Vaseline isn't glue , if it gets on their wipers and smears can you imagine the mess it will make when it rains . Why put innocent people at risk .

Same goes for nails under their tyres and writing on the window with lipstick .

BernardButlersBra · 03/03/2026 18:49

parkingagain25 · 03/03/2026 18:47

Oh I have records… you get the idea from the photo

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Perfect!

Sounds like the landlord is suggesting mediation to fob you off. It’s not your fault his tenant is antisocial and selfish

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parkingagain25 · 03/03/2026 18:48

Also according to my dad I’m not allowed to
have an alarm that says get back you bastards
put a brick through their windscreen
buy an army tank to block them in
pay someone to sit in a deckchair and refuse to move

personally I think he’s the unreasonable one

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parkingagain25 · 03/03/2026 18:47

BernardButlersBra · 03/03/2026 18:46

I would:
-get a penguin bollard so they can’t park in your space when you are out
-ring the police every time they block you in or steal your space
-keep a diary of all of the block ins and space stealing, to show the landlord and police. Have you got any legal advice about the situation?
-decline the mediation. What is there to mediate?! It’s your space legally and they keep on using it / blocking you in it. Who cares if they don’t like it?! They need to rent / buy a properly with parking. Or rent a parking space. Plus mediation isn’t advised if one party is abusive

Oh I have records… you get the idea from the photo

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BernardButlersBra · 03/03/2026 18:46

I would:
-get a penguin bollard so they can’t park in your space when you are out
-ring the police every time they block you in or steal your space
-keep a diary of all of the block ins and space stealing, to show the landlord and police. Have you got any legal advice about the situation?
-decline the mediation. What is there to mediate?! It’s your space legally and they keep on using it / blocking you in it. Who cares if they don’t like it?! They need to rent / buy a properly with parking. Or rent a parking space. Plus mediation isn’t advised if one party is abusive

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parkingagain25 · 03/03/2026 18:44

MathsMum3 · 03/03/2026 18:41

So it's not your driveway, but is it your dedicated parking space, or are others allowed to use it?

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Mine solely. I own it, it’s on the deeds, it comes with my home

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Willowskyblue · 03/03/2026 18:44

Put a large note on the windscreen every time. Stick it in the windscreen with Vaseline.

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parkingagain25 · 03/03/2026 18:44

WeepingAngelInTheTardis · 03/03/2026 18:41

I would get a few neighbours together and shift the car out of the way, he will get the hint then the fucker.

if hes with the council you need to put in a complaint about anti social behaviour.

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Already done, and a solicitors letter. Did nothing at all
the best I’ve got is maybe a years peace and then it gets worse than ever
I have just emailed my management company (they don’t have one, even longer story) to see if they can suggest anything

problem is say if my management company do something, it’s like poking a sleeping lion and it makes things worse

i have tried “with my job I need access 24/7, please could you kindly…” to “can you stop being a fucking twat and shift your car”

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MathsMum3 · 03/03/2026 18:41

parkingagain25 · 03/03/2026 18:15

It’s a space, not a drive but it’s set off the road like a driveway. Sorry wasn’t meaning to be vague

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So it's not your driveway, but is it your dedicated parking space, or are others allowed to use it?

WeepingAngelInTheTardis · 03/03/2026 18:41

parkingagain25 · 03/03/2026 18:36

Oh and it’s not parked as such, it’s literally abandoned in the cul de sac, blocking the entire turning circle

I would get a few neighbours together and shift the car out of the way, he will get the hint then the fucker.

if hes with the council you need to put in a complaint about anti social behaviour.

ChalkOrCheese · 03/03/2026 18:40

parkingagain25 · 03/03/2026 18:38

FFS I can’t spell today. Mediation. Which I refused to attend as they wouldn’t let anyone go with me and they’re so aggressive. I also said I don’t need mediation, I need them to stop blocking me in

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You need to go. They probably won't turn up and if they do, you can take great satisfaction in wasting their time.

They might not let anyone in woth you but that doesn't stop someone waiting outside and if they are aggressive in the mediation, it will be noted and escalated

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parkingagain25 · 03/03/2026 18:38

ChalkOrCheese · 03/03/2026 18:37

Meditation or mediation? Either way, I'd accept because it will cost them and they can't fob you off again.

Coupled with parking there yourself and blocking your own, empty drive.

FFS I can’t spell today. Mediation. Which I refused to attend as they wouldn’t let anyone go with me and they’re so aggressive. I also said I don’t need mediation, I need them to stop blocking me in

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ChalkOrCheese · 03/03/2026 18:37

Meditation or mediation? Either way, I'd accept because it will cost them and they can't fob you off again.

Coupled with parking there yourself and blocking your own, empty drive.

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parkingagain25 · 03/03/2026 18:36

Oh and it’s not parked as such, it’s literally abandoned in the cul de sac, blocking the entire turning circle

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parkingagain25 · 03/03/2026 18:35

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 03/03/2026 18:34

says I just need to ask to get in or out and I can’t expect not to be blocked in

WTF - you just need to ask ! For something they shouldn't be doing
Does Idiot Car Driver have a drive/parking bay or is their parking meant to be in the road

This bit could be complicated!
they visit a house that has a driveway which happens to be next to my space. HOWEVER they appear to have possibly moved in
the people who live in the house, and the visitor both are of the same opinion ridiculous aggressive attitude

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70isaLimitNotaTarget · 03/03/2026 18:34

says I just need to ask to get in or out and I can’t expect not to be blocked in

WTF - you just need to ask ! For something they shouldn't be doing
Does Idiot Car Driver have a drive/parking bay or is their parking meant to be in the road

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parkingagain25 · 03/03/2026 18:31

itsgettingweird · 03/03/2026 18:30

If they park in your space I’d be very tempted to block them in!!!!

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I’m really concerned for my car or I would

it fucks me off that there is parking but they can’t possibly walk the 5 metres. I’m tired with a shit load of health conditions and have the attitude I’m not asking for much
they think I’m being demanding and as it’s not an actual driveway it doesn’t matter at all

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