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to ask for advice on finding out who’s using my parking space?

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ladypete · 18/12/2018 23:18

I’ve just bought a flat that comes with an off street parking space. There are 5 spaces, so one for each flat in the building, although to my knowledge they aren’t numbered.

I am not living in my flat yet, but every time I visit there are 5 cars parked outside. I’ve also had workmen struggle to park which is frustrating as I actually own one of the spaces!

I understand that if a flat is on the market/vacant for a few months you’d be tempted to becheeky and use the space , but I want it back now. I don’t actaully have a car, but still want it free for visitors/contractors/if I decided to rent it etc.

How do I go about asking the neighbours to politely stop parking in my space (if it is a neighbour). A note in the communal corridor? What if it’s people next door?

TIA.

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gemwhitt · 18/12/2018 23:23

Yes of course you should ask! You are paying for it after all. I'm sure as soon as they (whomever it is) finds out that you require the space for workmen etc, if they are at all decent, would immediately find somewhere else to park.
If it's the same car every time, you could just pop a friendly note on the car window screen?
Or go do door to door in the building, introduce yourself, and just say that you need the space and ask if they know who uses it?
Be brave. Otherwise you will never get it back.

hammeringinmyhead · 18/12/2018 23:24

Leave a note on the car in your space saying you've completed on the purchase and need the space free. Repeat each time if different cars.

Drogosnextwife · 18/12/2018 23:27

Ok can't leave a note because as she said the spaces are numbered so wouldnt know which car to leave the note on. Only thing you could do is get to know the neighbours and ask them, or cctv. Bet someone in the building has 2 cars.

BlackandGold · 18/12/2018 23:30

Wouldn't the parking space be marked out on your deeds?
Once your space is identified would you be able to mark it with your flat number?

RandomMess · 18/12/2018 23:30

Knock on the neighbours doors and ask which space belongs to them and if they know which one is yours. If they aren't allocated ask which car(s) they own.

By the end you've chatted to all of them so they are aware you will be using your spit from now on.

Lazypuppy · 18/12/2018 23:31

They must be numbered at least on your deeds

Maelstrop · 18/12/2018 23:37

You need to get them numbered for a start then go from there.

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ladypete · 18/12/2018 23:50

Thanks all.

I don’t remember them being numbered on my deeds - I just recall documentation saying “the flat, the loft space and one off street parking space located at front of building” etc

I’ll have another check on the bit where the land you own is outlined in red.

There are a few cars I see every time so I’m sure those ones belong to the residents. I guess I’d better just get knocking on doors to introduce myself! It’s been hard as whenever I’ve been there recently it’s been a quick visit to let workmen in, handover keys to decorators etc as I’m currently working in another city.

Thank you mumsnetters!

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hazell42 · 18/12/2018 23:54

So you haven't moved in yet and you cant drive anyway but you are worrying about someone parking in your space? Jeez

hammeringinmyhead · 18/12/2018 23:54

Doesn't matter if there isn't a painted number on it - if a space is owned, it's a particular piece of land not just shared use of a mini residents-only car park.

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ladypete · 19/12/2018 10:25

@hazell42 as I stated - I have workmen who are needing to park and I might want to start renting out the parking space that I own and have paid for, believe it or not!

Should I let someone crash in the flat that I’ve bought whilst I’m not it in too?

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JacquesHammer · 19/12/2018 10:27

If a parking space comes as part of your property it would be unusual for it not to be indicated in some way on the title which one it was.

AlaskanOilBaron · 19/12/2018 10:29

You need to find out who's responsible for the freehold and take it up with them.

I'd be irritated about your workmen not having access to a parking spot.

Witchend · 19/12/2018 10:50

Is it not that either they are allocated a specific space or it's less explicit "use of the communal car park".
If it's the former, find out which is yours (will be on the deeds), if it's the latter, then you may find it's not something you can do anything about.

I'd wait until you move in, get to know your neighbours and say something like "I don't mind you using my space as I don't have the car, but when I have visitors, I'll let you know so you can leave my space free."
I think if, before you've moved in, you start trying to get them to leave a permanent space when you don't even have a car when you do move in, then you're going to potentially create neighbour wars before you get there! I wouldn't think it was worth it.

ExFury · 19/12/2018 11:13

If they’re not numbered then do youactually own a specific space? All the flats here with designated spaces have numbers, the ones that don’t just have use of the car park.

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ladypete · 19/12/2018 11:35

They aren’t numbered, but each flat comes with a parking space (I assume any space on the communal drive.)

There are 5 spaces and 5 flats, so technically there should be a free space if I have visitors/workmen round.

I will go through my paperwork and/or contact the freeholder when I have it to hand (I’m working away atm hence not having moved in to my flat yet!)

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Lokisglowstickofdestiny · 19/12/2018 11:39

If they aren't numbered and there isn't one specifically shown on your deeds (I would have thought there would be) I don't see how you can ensure your space is kept free as how will other drivers know that an empty space is yours, particularly if they are visitors and don't know who owns which car. You'd have to number one I guess yourself.

JennyHolzersGhost · 19/12/2018 11:44

If you’ve got builders in and haven’t introduced yourself to the neighbours yet, I would think it polite to pop round to each flat and drop off some biscuits or a bottle of wine or something, introduce yourself and apologise for any disturbance caused by your building works. You can raise the parking space question as part of that conversation.

MasonJar · 19/12/2018 12:14

Check your deeds. My allocated parking space is outlined in red, same as house and garden.
If not ask solicitor as it should be identifiable.

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ladypete · 19/12/2018 13:41

By workmen I mean decorators. Not anything noisy :)

I’ve not been there at a sociable hour yet (either collecting keys or dropping off keys at 7am/10pm) but I want to introduce myself as soon as possible!

@mason Good idea. I managed to find an email copy of my deeds and it’s not specified, but all other documentation says “one parking space allocated”. Do you think it’s best to get my conveyancer to look into it or the freeholder? Either way I’ll ask the neighbours if they know anything about the logistics first.

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Daisymay2 · 19/12/2018 21:10

Ask the conveyancer to get clarification .
Also check the deeds to ensure that you can rent out the parking space. Some freeholders do not allow you to rent out the parking space but it should be in the deeds.

Lifeofsmiley · 19/12/2018 21:13

Why don’t you knock on one of the neighbours to introduce yourself and ask them which space is yours

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