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Neighbor complaint - people using his drive to turn

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HarveySherlock · 11/12/2017 12:07

Sorry I can't add diagram.

So we live on the cul de sack with a turning area. Each house has a driveway. No one parks in the turning area as we have large driveways and there is in shot parking as well.

Since we moved in earlier this year for some reason people use our drive to turn rather than going to the end of the road and use the turning area. This was particularly annoying in the dark evening with car lights.

We got a new fence with automatic driveway gates added last week. This now means people can't use our drive to turn. Our next door neighbor came over yesterday to complain that people are now using his drive instead of ours. We told him there isn't anything we can do. We suggested he put up a sign saying no turning.

He has now posted a note through the door (even though I'm working from home) saying he will be complaining about us at tonight's residents meeting.Xmas Hmm. He thinks we should have discussed our fence/gate plans with neighbors before installing them as they now have to deal with what was our problem. We didn't need permission for the fence or gates.

Aibu to think that people turning on his drive isn't our problem?

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AlpacaLypse · 12/12/2017 11:45

Well done!

AhhhhThatsBass · 12/12/2017 15:46

OP, I salute you.

Lillithxxx · 12/12/2017 18:20

There is also the extra wear and tear in the long term. I have this problem currently. I’ve allowed neighbours to park in the space beside my house for a very long time as I don’t use it. Now it is beginning to crack and I will be liable for repair costs even though I don’t use it. Ever.

KendalMintCakey · 12/12/2017 19:11

Why should you discuss with neighbours? Are you sure it's not open plan on your deeds because I lived in same setup as a child and the deeds stated no gating etc. If it's not then yay...

DobbyLovesSocks · 12/12/2017 19:11

OP thank you for providing the entertainment for what was sure to be a tedious wait for my son to finish Beavers. Love a good parking thread!!

WholeFoods · 12/12/2017 22:34

Well done then putting up fence and gate. It sends message you have a right to protect privacy and peaceful enjoyment of property. It is nuisance to have unknown people turning into your drive any time. Leases stipulate against nuisance.

healzam · 12/12/2017 22:40

Go to neighbourhood meeting with details of gate company and explain your rather impressed and got great deals to share.

buckeejit · 12/12/2017 22:54

Great job Harvey 😃

healzam · 12/12/2017 23:01

Trying to annoy you further. Stand tour ground op.

Sashkin · 12/12/2017 23:03

Great update OP! Grin

dido the farmers I know with “no turning” signs are trying to pre-empt the random trespassers who were “just turning round” - you get a surprising number of these if you live out in the sticks. I’m not sure if they are casing the house to burgle it, or just rubbernecking, but either way it’s a bit creepy to have randoms driving down your lane and into your courtyard late at night when you live in the back of beyond. I don’t think anyone minds a quick 3-point turn at the gateway if you’ve genuinely taken a wrong turning.

Dianag111 · 13/12/2017 07:33

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billysboy · 13/12/2017 08:37

what a twat , well done for prepping for meeting and nipping him in the bud !
residents parking permits will be next on the list

Ishouldreallybeworkingg · 13/12/2017 09:08

Handled fantastically, OP, and great news that you're also a bit more involved with the community too!

coconutnut · 13/12/2017 09:28

Do you live in Stars Hollow?

QueenDaisy · 13/12/2017 10:29

I take it the Grit Bin you use is yours, I wouldn’t be surprised if CF neighbour says you should have consulted everyone before getting it & now have to share it with everyone else Grin

hamptonhangingpork · 13/12/2017 13:15

I think now is the time to commission a full sized statue of yourself to stand smugly on a plinth, arm outstretched to the future / guiding cars in next door.

HarveySherlock · 13/12/2017 13:46

@QueenDaisy apparently those outwith the street are using it even folk from the ... Council housesShockHmm.

He has concerns about people hanging around the bin like 'gangs'Grin

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SchadenfreudePersonified · 13/12/2017 18:35

fact by your installation of gates you’ve just spoilt our fun on this thread with regards penguin bollards etc.

You BASTARD 8op81 Angry

SchadenfreudePersonified · 13/12/2017 18:46

Neighbor gave me silent treatment when I said goodnight to him.

There's a silver lining in every cloud, OP Grin

SchadenfreudePersonified · 13/12/2017 18:54

If newbies could post pictures straight away we would be awash with cocks.

AcrossthePond55 · 13/12/2017 21:46

He has concerns about people hanging around the bin like 'gangs'

"We be the Grit Bin Gang. This bin is our turf! Grit Bin, represent!!!!!!"

zzzzz · 13/12/2017 21:54

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Traffig · 13/12/2017 22:10

"We be the Grit Bin Gang. This bin is our turf! Grit Bin, represent!!!!!!"
Grin I need to do this...love it!

SchadenfreudePersonified · 14/12/2017 15:08

Hey Bro!

Doan mess wit the Gang! Us know where you live! Respeck!!!

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