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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

OP posts:
Ahemily · 22/07/2015 16:12

LOVING "me and my backbone have gone out for a drink"!! Grin

Salmotrutta · 22/07/2015 16:14

I'm not waiting for an update at all.

Not me.

TheFlis12345 · 22/07/2015 16:15

People used to randomly decide to park in our (clearly marked as private) small office car park, often blocking staff in so they couldn't get out to go to meetings. We used to take great pleasure in blocking them in in such a way that there was absolutely no means for them to get out, then when they came to reception to complain and try to get us to move, completely denying any knowledge of who the cars belonged to (emphasising the point that some entitled arseholes kept parking there and we had no control over it). Used to provide us hours of entertainment!

We had a couple of pool cars spare too so for persistent offenders were known to use those and leave the people blocked in overnight (we had obvious CCTV too so nobody ever dared damage our vehicles).

Poledra · 22/07/2015 16:15

Well, if I lived near you, I'd happily bring the Landrover round and park it to block them in, then take you out for a pint Grin

Honestly, people are incredible. My garage is down a narrow lane behind out houses. I came home one night with a carload of shopping - someone visiting the neighbours has parked their car so I cannot get down to my garage. Knocked on the door, person says 'Oh, I'll only be half an hour.' To which I said 'I need to get home now.' He did come and move the car. Dh said if it happened again, I should leave the Landy blocking him in, then walk the last bit home. And when the tosser would come looking for me, DH would refuse to move the car as he cannot drive (true!) and I would be 'out'. I was almost disappointed when it didn't happen again, though I suspect our neighbour bollocked the visitor for the 'half an hour' comment!

IceBeing · 22/07/2015 16:18

also parking up to block them in....

Ahemily · 22/07/2015 16:19

No, me neither salmo....

CruCru · 22/07/2015 16:23

Blimey. Yes, please do go out for the evening. Are there any nice, long films on?

CalleighDoodle · 22/07/2015 16:25

I honestly would go out leaving them blocked in, and let your partner deal with the rude nob at 5.25pm. Remove your details too.

CalleighDoodle · 22/07/2015 16:25

I looked up the penguin. I still dont understand. But they seem popular.

Is a parking one...
borisgudanov · 22/07/2015 16:27

I'd erect a sign to the effect that parking here was at one's own risk. Then if the twat kept doing it he'd find that I'd had an accident in the car park involving a can of paint.

Notasinglefuckwasgiven · 22/07/2015 16:29

Defo have a drink. Turn off your lights and tv and just be unavailable to move your car. He doesn't know what you look like so go out and watch.

Momzilla82 · 22/07/2015 16:30

Ooh a love a parking thread. What an entitled arsehole. Who leaves that note? Really?

BreakingDad77 · 22/07/2015 16:31

www.sussex.police.uk/help-centre/ask-us/roads,-driving-and-cycling/theres-a-car-blocking-my-drive,-what-can-i-do

Seems like call the council parking team, but may got back to the police

"If the registered owner is not contactable or the local authority are unable to assist and you are unable to get your own vehicle off your driveway, police may be able to make efforts to contact the registered keeper and attend if it is necessary. If you are able to squeeze by, even with difficulty, then your drive is not actually blocked and police will not attend.
If the matter is a continuing problem rather than a single occasion, then the issue can be addressed as anti-social behaviour. You can report anti-social behaviour online"

LovesYoungDream · 22/07/2015 16:35

I wouldn't invite him to call over if you are home alone. I would go out and return with your oh in case he tries to bully you or is very aggressive. I would take pics and number plate in case he tries to damage your car. As annoying as it is, think of your own safety, he could be slightly nutty even though he is in the wrong.

milkingmachine1 · 22/07/2015 16:38

I agree with lovesyoungdream
This person sounds aggressive and nasty. Keep yourself safe.

bumbleymummy · 22/07/2015 16:38

Calleigh, there was an epic parking saga a few years ago and the OP ordered some penguin parking bollards. :)

LazyLouLou · 22/07/2015 16:40

That would be a bit tricky, LovesYoungDream as OP has already said the spaces are numbered as per the flats.

OvertiredandConfused · 22/07/2015 16:43

Penguin bollard! A MN favourite, thank you for cheering me up!

OP another one saying you need to block them in then be out for a while. Preferably with neighbours in on it too!

AliceAlice1979 · 22/07/2015 16:44

Trouble with that advice breaking dad is that I think the op is the one blocking the idiots car in. Not the other way round. I think if someone parks on your driveway or takes your place it's a different legal issue?

sebsmummy1 · 22/07/2015 16:44

Fucking hell I would be so angry re. the note that was left I would be down there waiting by his car at 5pm so I could have a stinking row with the bloke (and yep id guarantee it is a guy). I cannot abide people who act like this, it boils my blood.

DoesItReallyMatter · 22/07/2015 16:44

Much as I love some of the more imaginative suggestions I'd be careful about pissing off twatty Parker too much. It's obvious that he (or she) is a twat and might be the type to be a vindictive git.

I wouldn't block him and would just leave a curt but clear note on his car telling him not to ever park there again. I'd date it and make a copy and see if he parks there again.

I'd also photograph his car.

Whatisaweekend · 22/07/2015 16:46

Def block him in & then pootle off for a lovely pizza/cinema evening with your other half. Leave a note saying that as he has refused to leave you contact details, you are unable to use the back bone you already have & ask him to move. And the next time he does it you will have him towed.

And update - please please update!!

LovesYoungDream · 22/07/2015 16:47

Even though the number is on the space, inviting him to come knock on her door when she's on her own, may be putting her in danger. She doesn't know this person, he obviously feels entitled and could be very confrontational and aggressive, going by the note he left the op

ProcrastinatorGeneral · 22/07/2015 16:48

I remember the penguin bollard thread, did they ever arrive?

Hope it all goes ok lemon :)

whois · 22/07/2015 16:50

Take photos of your car and the other car, clearly showing their number plate.

Then go out for the evening.

Any damage to your car and you know who to blame!