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Neighbours parking driving me mental!

69 replies

WeCameToDance · 07/07/2019 11:44

I would really like some opinions on whether I am being petty here, I'm wondering if I've lost all perspective. Also I know there should be a diagram, my ds has hidden every pen in the house so all I can do is apologise Grin
I live in an estate with alocated parking. I live in a cul de sac with three houses in a row, each with one allocated parking space. I don't drive but I do have family/friends over several times a week who obviously utilise my parking space. This means that my space is empty more often than not. I have no issue with residences guests using it every so often, I expect that but there is one neighbour who basically takes the piss. This neighbour is coincidentally the only one who has an allocated drive so never has the problem of people parking in their space.
They have 2 cars so can't fit them both on the same space. They are both big cars, 4 door big things/large family style cars. When I moved in they always parked one car in my space meaning that I had to go round and ask them to move everytime I had a guest round. This carried on a while until I had enough and asked them to refrain from parking there at all. They got a bit huffy (I suspect they don't see the problem because it's empty most of the time and far more convenient for them to use it) but did stop. For a bit. It's now the same old routine. They stop for a few months, then start again. I ask them not to, they don't for a few months and then start again.
It is driving me mental. I find it so rude. They literally use it as their second car parking space. I am sick of the sight of the bloody green thing in my space all the time! So aibu to be annoyed? I don't see why I should have to knock on the door and hope they are in and haven't gone out in the other car when I need to have access to my space. But I'm fed up of asking them! Half of me wants to leave it because I can't stand the hastle and the other half once to tell them in no uncertain terms to pack it in!

OP posts:
Summertimeatthebeach · 07/07/2019 11:46

Put a few planters on it. Your guests can ring ahead and you can move them... Until ndn gets the message anyway.

Shakennotshook · 07/07/2019 11:47

Buy a cone or a "private" chain. YANBU.

Lazypuppy · 07/07/2019 11:48

Penguin bollard

longearedbat · 07/07/2019 11:48

Bollards.

WillLokireturn · 07/07/2019 11:48

It's your space and they have no right to park there. Knock each time. And say, I have friends and family that visit frequently, it is my space and I don't give you permission to park there ever. Then I think you need to look into what your options are.

Cherrysoup · 07/07/2019 11:49

I’d be a passive aggressive bitch and buy an old banger and stick it in my space. Doesn’t solve the problem for guests parking but would make the point. Either that or go round and have a serious word about them not using YOUR space.

WillLokireturn · 07/07/2019 11:50

I'd start taking time and dated photos and send them a letter asking them to desist from parking in your space and that you consider it harrassment.

WeeDangerousSpike · 07/07/2019 11:54

Put a sign up saying you charge £xxx for parking. And do it.

MammaMia19 · 07/07/2019 11:54

Aldi are actually selling penguin bollards at the moment as one of their special buys! I think this is going to be the answer

ProfYaffle · 07/07/2019 12:00

Aldi parking post;

www.aldi.co.uk/parking-pole/p/017006280867600

GruciusMalfoy · 07/07/2019 12:02

The only answer is "bollards". You know YANBU, we know YANBU, neighbours know they're are being cheeky bastards.

WeCameToDance · 07/07/2019 12:05

When I google penguin bollards it is showing me statues of penguins?! Do penguin bollards literally look like penguins!?
It's really difficult because I have some lovely neighbours who park there occasionally or whose guests park there occasionally and I really don't mind that or want them to think there the reason I've obstructed the space.
I just want the offending neighbours to stop so I get a look in with my parking space.

OP posts:
wonderstuff · 07/07/2019 12:08

Could you just block them in next time a visitor needs to use your space - refuse to move until you're good and ready? Maybe time such a visit to coincide with when you know they need to use the car?

BuzzShitbagBobbly · 07/07/2019 12:11

So you go round and say "please don't park on my space", they agree... and then just do it again? With not so much as a word?

Cheeky fucking fuckers. They are totally relying on you not standing up to them to get away with it.

Every tine they do it after you ask, you have to go round there and tell them to move. Ask them if you are not being clear or they don't understand.

(I get how awkward it is. The very first time I met my new neighbour was when she parked on my drive instead of hers!)

BuzzShitbagBobbly · 07/07/2019 12:12

Btw, they are trying to force you into agreeing because you don't have a vehicle. Or the point. You do not need a reason not to allow them to park there, beyond the fact it is your property)

WeCameToDance · 07/07/2019 12:16

wonderstuff forgot to mention that blocking them in means partially blocking in the house opposites space. There is one detached house opposite that has a space off the side of mine. I have done it on the odd occasion but they waited it out. They are aware my guests are only there for a finite amount of time so it probably doesn't panic them like it would somebody who knew they were going to be blocked in until morning.

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Likethebattle · 07/07/2019 12:18

Block them in if a guest needs a space.

PotsOfJoy · 07/07/2019 12:19

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fedup21 · 07/07/2019 12:21

Is it a parking space like in a car park in on a road?

BreakfastAtSquiffanys · 07/07/2019 12:21

Where do they park when not using your space?

I suggest that you tell them to move EVERY single time they park in your space, whether you need it or not. Preferably at an inconvenient time

YesQueen · 07/07/2019 12:23

You need to crack the nut with a sledgehammer and that probably means stopping the nice ones parking there
Trust me, I'm 11 years into a similar argument and it gets worse
I have spray painted my house number and no parking in giant red paint on the tarmac which seems to help a bit
But every single time they park there, tell them to move. Doesn't matter what time or when you see it, bang on the door, say move your car and get annoyed. You've told them not to, it's your space, get angry as they are being cheeky fuckers
If that doesn't work then get a bollard
Honestly, I have done solicitors letters, police involved and everything. Nip it NOW

StoorieHoose · 07/07/2019 12:23

Because you allow nice neighbours to use it they think that gives them a free pass to do it to. Only allow your visitors to use it and they will get the message

Pinktinker · 07/07/2019 12:24

Bollards are a great idea or I’d just add some big potted plants at the end of the space, move then when your guests need to use it.

bellabasset · 07/07/2019 12:24

If there are no restrictions then fit a bollards and get people to text you before they arrive. Neighbours whose visitors want a space could do the same.

Jaxhog · 07/07/2019 12:29

If there are no restrictions then fit a bollard and get people to text you before they arrive. Neighbours whose visitors want a space could do the same.

This.