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Is a parking one...

119 replies

lemoncurd20 · 22/07/2015 15:02

So I live in a converted Victorian house which is now 3 flats.

Each flat has a numbered parking space, however due to the shape, any more than 3 cars and at least one person is blocked in (so visitors must park elsewhere).

Two people who do not live here have taken it upon themselves to park in our spaces, it seems they are there 9-5 so not a problem all the time (I have a day off on Thursdays so is an issue then as am blocked in) but at the moment I have a week off and went out this morning (about 11, no cars!) came back about 2 and there they were, in my space and my neighbours. I've had to block them in.

At first I didn't know who they were, and have still never seen them so I left a note on the car which usually blocks me in asking that if they had to block me in could they please leave a number. I received a really rude note back and no number.

I'm getting really frustrated, I don't think it's an unfair expectation to be able to access my allocated parking space when I need it.

AIBU or should I just continue having to find another parking space in town? Angry

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Nurserywindow · 22/07/2015 15:28

Please do what Salmotrutta suggested.

AliceAlice1979 · 22/07/2015 15:28

What a horrible note. Definitely don't help them out now. Follow the advice up thread and keep us posted.

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lemoncurd20 · 22/07/2015 15:29

I couldn't believe it Alice, I was pretty intimidated, to my shame.

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MrsPeeee · 22/07/2015 15:33

Cheeky fuckers. The entitlement of some people astounds me. Yes block them in. Why shouldn't you? Maybe it would be an idea to speak to your landlord about getting some kind of sign put up about it being private property and private parking spaces?

bumbleymummy · 22/07/2015 15:34

How cheeky! I agree you should just leave your car there for now. Hopefully it will put them off parking there in future. Is there any way to get a gate or a bollard (penguin or otherwise Wink ) that only the residents have a key for?

dotdotdotmustdash · 22/07/2015 15:35

Sounds like a job for a penguin bollard...

TeenageMutantNinjaTurtle · 22/07/2015 15:36

I would definitely leave them blocked in, if only to find out who they are. I would probably leave a note with a number on it so they could call when they got there. I'd then explain that they are parked in private spaces and ask them not to do it again.

I'd also have a word with the landlord and see if he knows anything about it.

lemoncordial · 22/07/2015 15:36

That's awful. Some people lack basic decency. Keep standing your ground.

Lj8893 · 22/07/2015 15:36

Yep definitely do not let them out!!!

But please watch them return and keep us updated Wink

nutelladipper · 22/07/2015 15:36

Can you see the space from your flat?
I'd leave another note saying "I'd of asked if I knew who you were! As you declined to leave a contact number I can't inform you I'm Going out now so you'll be able to access your car when I return tomorrow"

Then watch from your window!

asmallandnoisymonkey · 22/07/2015 15:36

Please, for the love of god, block them in. I need a good parking thread today! Also pictures and regular updates if you can! (We know you don't have a life and we live for good parking threads!) Grin

TeenageMutantNinjaTurtle · 22/07/2015 15:36

And yes definitely a penguin bollard. But don't google them or the fuckers will show up in your ad links for weeks voice of experience.

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lemoncurd20 · 22/07/2015 15:38

MrsPee, there is a sign!

I'm not entirely sure how penguin bollards work but I doubt it as we sometimes need to reverse to turn around.

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lemoncurd20 · 22/07/2015 15:40

I've left a sign so they know which flat I'm from, but given they've parked in a space with a gigantic number above it they should probably guess. Their friend is still parked in the other space too.

Annoyingly I can't see the car park from my window. My partner will be home at 5.25 anyway, so hopefully they're delayed at work and don't need to leave before then.

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cranberryx · 22/07/2015 15:41

Are you me?

Just kidding - this happened to me in almost the exact same set up, right down the victorian housing that had been converted. 3 floors, right?
Anyway, the landlord put in numbered parking for each of the tenants and even went as far to enforce it with a threatening sign to clamp/remove any vehicle that didn't have a correct permit to park there. We still got pigs, mind you. Ones that could clearly see that it was someone's space by their home and then park there. Some people worked at night and came back at 10 to find they had no space.

I would recommend knocking around at your neighbours, and writing a letter to your landlord with some signatures with other people that you know are affected by this. That way they can see it is clearly affecting all of you and maybe enforce it (as my landlord did, above).

A space, when allocated, is part of your tenancy agreement and it's bloody annoying for some cheapskate who doesn't want to pay for parking when they are at work uses it - it isn't on!

Since, the person who has parked there wants you to grow a backbone. I would be very immature and maybe buy a plastic one from amazon and leave it wedged under their windscreen wipers - that would be hilarious!

Just leave a note and say, final warning. And nothing else.

Then get all of your neighbours to block them in on all four sides on a friday. Conveniently don't move your cars all weekend. Ensure you get pictures of the number plate so if they damage your car you can take it further.

I really feel for you OP.

bloodyteenagers · 22/07/2015 15:42

Get some mates and properly block them in so they cannot even try and squeeze out.

When the tossers call, even if you are at home, lots of noise, clink of a glass and a cheers darling. Back to the phone, oops you want your car. Looks like your gonna have to get home say way as me. In a cab. And hang up

Do give the others in the block the heads up

TeenageMutantNinjaTurtle · 22/07/2015 15:42

Just checked my local police website and it says the police won't normally attend cars being blocked in, but they can help contact the owners and it is worth calling them to get advice.

It also says that if it's a regular occurrence, you can report them for an ASBO.

No idea where you live OP, but its time for an ASBO!!

Diggum · 22/07/2015 15:42

Block them! Place markingSmile

LazyLouLou · 22/07/2015 15:46

Nip down now and add a note:

Given that you have my address yet remain completely unknown to me, how much backbone will I need? I was being generous in allowing you to continue to park in my private space, for your convenience not mine. We can discuss this further when you knock at my door and ask me to move my car.

Koalafications · 22/07/2015 15:51

Angry that is really selfish.

Ahemily · 22/07/2015 15:51

Definitely block them in - and updates later please Wink

MaxPepsi · 22/07/2015 15:51

Oh god, I would love the confrontation over this sad, pathetic woman that I am

I once left a rather arsey note on someone's car that blocked my drive. I had no idea which neighbour they were visiting and was admittedly losing the moral high ground by swearing on it but I was so fed up of the lack of common courtesy.

They heard me in my driveway and shouted some PA sentiment at me about my dreadful language. Unfortunately they scurried away before I had chance to confront them about their fucking awful parking. I think they knew they would lose any argument so took the cowards way out.

TeaRex · 22/07/2015 15:52

Why don't you ring your partner and meet them at a pub for a nice relaxed drink/meal? Take a book to read till they get there and the you'll get home together :) leave a note for the wanker driver saying you and your backbone have popped out for dinner and will be back later Grin (don't leave your phone number either)

DeanParrish · 22/07/2015 16:01

I blocked someone in once. They started parking in my space in the morning and getting a lift and leaving their flipping car all day. I had to park in another street and waiting a half hour until their return. I left a polite note. I left a not so polite note. Then I realised I had to face them. He was a nasty spiteful little man who couldn't look me in the eye when he told me to fuck off. I told him I would move when he asked me, using the word please. He tried a 133 point turn before knocking and asking politely that I move. He never did it again. Fucker.

WineIsTheAnswer · 22/07/2015 16:03