It's a parking one!

[Liverbird77]

Get the popcorn out and settle in, ladies!
Right.. We have recently started renting a house. Every house has an allocated parking space. This is in a small sort-of car park, accessed from the road, which is at the end of a cul de sac. The issue is, one of the neighbours has a second car and parks it by the wall of the car park, directly in front of our space. Their allocated space is next to ours, and someone else has a space on the other side. The presence of this car is making it impossible for me to reverse in. Husband can but has to go very slowly. I think they are cheeky fuckers and the car should be moved. We risk pranging it when we drive in. My argument is that if you want two cars, live in a place with two spaces or park on the street (several streets over). My husband is more sympathetic. Thoughts please?

I can't ask them to move it every time I need to reverse in and I just wanted to gauge reaction before I ask them. I wasn't sure if I was bu or not. It will certainly strain the neighbourly relationship!!

I meant ask them to move it permanently. Don't the two spaces to the right of you find it even more difficult? What do they say about it?

Is there room for them to park on the road?

If your husband can reverse in, then why can’t you? You’ve both passed the driving test.

If you DO ask them to move every time they will soon stop doing it.

Is their actual space the end one? If so ask if they will swap

I don't know the answer, but just want to say that I discovered Mumsnet when I wondered if I was the only person who suffers from CFery with commuters parking in my road. Many happy hours later........

Love a parking thread.

Oh, that and F and B colours. Loved to poster who said they had a pub quiz on the F & B shade card.

Is there a management company that takes care of the carpark that you could call?

Park in their space whenever it is empty. When they come knocking just say that you can't get into your own.

Or park so close to their space that they can't get in or out of the car door. This would give you more leeway to reverse maybe (get more of a lock on)?

Either learn to park, or ask them to move everytime you can’t until they get fed up and stop parking there, or they come up with a solution as they are causing the problem.

Actually, I would ask them to move every time. Every. Single. Time.

I second asking to swap places so you get the end one.

Park in the (non parking) wall space. Sorted!

We have a similar situation, it only arises when the neighbour across has visitors - its a bit annoying as she actually has two spaces but they clearly prefer to park in the street in front of her drive (and blocking us in) as its a bit tight.

Every time, knock on the door, cheery smile 'Hi, Im your new neighbour, you're actually parked in my turning circle. Would you mind moving so I can get in/out?' They'll get the hint. I'm assuming its not a legal parking space.

Absolutely ask them to move every single time. Without fail.

Which is their space?
And what about the 2 spaces further away from the entrance? How are they coping?

Thanks for all your thoughts. In answer to those people who have suggested I "learn to park", I think you're missing the point. I don't see why I should spend ages edging in when I could get in quickly and easily if they weren't there. I absolutely hate people who flout the rules. If we had two cars, one would be in the street. Our street is double yellow, so it would mean them parking a way away, but that's what I would do in their position.
There's no management company, but I've emailed my landlord to clarify the position before I do anything.
Their space is immediately to the right of ours. It's slightly easier for them to get in. Other houses have the spaces further down, and there's no room for anyone to turn.

Right. My diagram is rubbish so here's an actual photo. Can't get it all in but it kind of shows the issue. As you will see, the car at the end reverses in on an angle, they have a bugger space so it isn't a problem. The black car is neighbours'. There is a hedge between them an angle parkers so it easier to judge. My car is big white one. There is usually another biggish car in the vacant space on the other side...they are out at the moment. So, as you can see, it is harder for me to park as I have to manoeuvre between two cars usually. The offending car is the red one. It isn't clear from pic, but access from road is also at an odd angle.Its also not too clear , but they can't move it further towards the wall as it would totally block neighbours on end. I don't give a shit if this outs me, as the more I think about it, the more angry I get!

And here is access from road...to the right of the hedge as you look at photo. It is extremely tight, especially if you picture it with a big car either side of my space.

Oooh yes see your point...that looks like some tricky parking for you!

LTB
After free hall hour with solicitor
And log it with the police
Perhaps they have special needs?

Your photos actually show there is loads of room! I wouldn't say that's tight at all.

Right, green fingers, it obviously isn't clear. There are usually two massive cars either side, coming in from a sharp angle. If the red car wasn't there you're right, there would be enough room.

Where my DParents live people park in a completely random manner but the basis is "Oh just knock and I'll move" so it sort of works if everyone knows who has what car.
But I've noticed - and you will get the same - it won't just be the red car . There will be more . They'll have visitors or someone in the house will get another car and it'll get worse.

You shouldn't have to struggle to get out of your space just because your NDN is too lazy to walk a bit.

YY to get them to move every time.