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for wanting people to follow the rules

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ScarlettAlexandra · 21/05/2012 15:42

i am really annoyed with this. i moved from my last home for my neighbours parking their vehicles in our spaces and it got really nasty. we have since moved to a new development where there are set rules about what you can and cant do re: parking and vehicke types its ones of the reasons i bought the house. My new neighbours are basically flouting them even though they have been warned by the developer.

aibu to expect for people follow the rules that are set, and not take the piss.

its been handed to the solicitors now i hope this can be resolved ir ill be moving again.

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bronze · 21/05/2012 16:22

I'm guessing the van is how hes earning his living. And that he has to get home from work somehow. I think you are being petty for the sake of it. If its not in your space or impacting on your life just be happy for him that he has a way of getting an income and that you dont live opposite a worse sort

Sirzy · 21/05/2012 16:22

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Sparklingbrook · 21/05/2012 16:23

Surely if you need to park a huge works van you don't move to an area where that isn't allowed? Confused

BadNails · 21/05/2012 16:23

But you don't actually have a problem with the vehicles or the dish or whatever else it states in the rule book, do you? It's the rules being broken that bothers you.

I'm afraid I'm inclined to agree with TheUnMember, it sounds as if you have some control issues. If you sit there stewing over these things, phoning or emailing your solicitor, then please please look at yourself.

OrmIrian · 21/05/2012 16:23

Does his parking stop you being able to park? Or prevent you getting into your drive? If so I sympathise, but it doesn't seem as if it is.

So to answer your question, people don't tend to follow rules without question if their lives are easier not doing so. Unless they are utter bastards they usually refrain from doing so if it seriously inconveniences a neighbour.

pinkappleby · 21/05/2012 16:24

I have just googled vw transporter and you are being seriously unreasonable. That is not any different in size to a large people carrier.

Why meddle and interfere and make yourself unhappy in your nice new home? You will be the loser. If these kind of things make you unhappy you will be unhappy anywhere you move to.

BettySwollocksandaCrustyRack · 21/05/2012 16:24

But I am seriously interested to know why the fact that a van is parked in a space and a satellite dish upset the OP....how does it have an impact on your life, really??????

I am guessing OP is one of these people who falls out with a lot of people, but it is always their fault.

Sparklingbrook · 21/05/2012 16:24

So what is the point of the rules?

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ScarlettAlexandra · 21/05/2012 16:24

let's hope the solicitors do their job.

i don't care where the van goes they should of thought of that before moving in.

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Sirzy · 21/05/2012 16:25

So if someone changes job and then needs a van they should move house?

Sparklingbrook · 21/05/2012 16:26

yes sirzy. Vans aren't allowed-that's what it says. If it said 'no pets' would everyone ignore that too?

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ScarlettAlexandra · 21/05/2012 16:26

exactly sparkling.

my home living room. faces them. this is why it affects me.

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EMS23 · 21/05/2012 16:27

There is only one winner here... Your solicitor who is no doubt charging you for his time. You must be his dream client.

OrmIrian · 21/05/2012 16:27

BTW the rules sound hideously Hyacinth-Bucketish. No-one who needs to make a living in a manual trade may live within these sacred portals!

I used to live in a terraced street where the parking was a complete and utter nightmare. There simply wasn't enough for everyone. But even then we managed to behave in a civilized manner towards each other.

BettySwollocksandaCrustyRack · 21/05/2012 16:28

Ok, so you admit, you do spend all your time looking out the window.

You poor woman, I pity you now!

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ScarlettAlexandra · 21/05/2012 16:28

they can park it elsewhere. its not my problem.

when they where told they said said yes it would move, and they lied gggrrr

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Empusa · 21/05/2012 16:28

Is this thread serious? It's not some big in joke that I've missed is it?

BadNails · 21/05/2012 16:29

OP, do you spend most of your day at home? because if you do, it will make you feel worse.

Sirzy · 21/05/2012 16:29

Why is a van any different to a people carrier type car or 4 x 4?

Why did you buy a house overlooking a car park if people's vehicles cause you such distress?

Sparklingbrook · 21/05/2012 16:29

I think it boils down to you not getting what you thought you were getting when you moved in.

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Olympia2012 · 21/05/2012 16:31

Scarlett I too have just moved onto a new development. (my house is housing association) but there are private and affordable homes too.

They need written permission for that sky dish! I had to ask council too as it's a new build. NO dishes on front of buildings. You are right, it's v clear

Same with the parking. You have my sympathy!! It's not hard to follow the rules

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ScarlettAlexandra · 21/05/2012 16:31

where ever i sit in my lounge i can see vans that are breaking the rules of their mortgage set by the developer not me.

they abu not me.

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Olympia2012 · 21/05/2012 16:32

Makes it a nicer place to live for everyone

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ScarlettAlexandra · 21/05/2012 16:33

im a sahm badnails.

no its not a wind up.

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