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To want my neighbour to stop parking in my spot

423 replies

KangarooAtTheZoo · 25/08/2020 14:46

I have an allocated parking spot in a cul de sac. It's on the deeds to the house and we have the freehold so we own the parking spot. We don't own a car but we use the spot for visitors alot. A neighbour has started parking in our spot every day even though they have 2 spots and there are communal spots (his household have at least 3 cars I think). It started in the lockdown as we had no guests. I have left notes on the car and asked them not to park in our spot because our guests can't use it and it's blocking access for me to get my pram out when there is a car parked there (there is narrow paths and bushes either side). When I have confronted him he says just ask him to move his car when you have guests. But the last two times we had guests he didn't answer the door so my guests couldn't park there. And why should I be inconvienced by him parking on our property.
What options are left now? I assume police and council can't do anything? There is a property management company that manages the communal area because some people own half the property and pay half rent to this company but I assume because we own the freehold they can't do anything? Can I put a parking bollard on my spot? I'm also worried if it goes on for to long they can claim rights to the parking spot. Thanks for any advice

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KangarooAtTheZoo · 26/08/2020 09:42

His house is behind the paved over garden. So directly opposite me.

If I scratched his car getting my pram out would I be liable for the damages? Though given how close he parks to the bushes I don't think I can even fit the pram down the side.

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Lweji · 26/08/2020 09:44

Many car parks have a sign that basically states to park at own risk.
If you need to get the pram out, you need to.
Make sure he understands it next time you talk to him.

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KangarooAtTheZoo · 26/08/2020 09:44

custardbear my bins are still there. I can't see all 3 of their cars. So either they have finally got the message, or seen this thread and realised its them and realised how cheeky they are or they didn't want to move 2 bins while it was raining

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Lweji · 26/08/2020 09:46

Or paint "pram access" on the space too, just to be clear.

Beachbodylonggone · 26/08/2020 09:49

There is a website called youparklikeatwat.. Shame him.

Snaketime · 26/08/2020 10:15

I agree with pp if he parks there again you need to tell him he is trespassing on private property and if he doesn't move his car you will clamp it and follow through. Also a bollard is a good idea.

SoloMummy · 26/08/2020 10:50

@KangarooAtTheZoo

I have an allocated parking spot in a cul de sac. It's on the deeds to the house and we have the freehold so we own the parking spot. We don't own a car but we use the spot for visitors alot. A neighbour has started parking in our spot every day even though they have 2 spots and there are communal spots (his household have at least 3 cars I think). It started in the lockdown as we had no guests. I have left notes on the car and asked them not to park in our spot because our guests can't use it and it's blocking access for me to get my pram out when there is a car parked there (there is narrow paths and bushes either side). When I have confronted him he says just ask him to move his car when you have guests. But the last two times we had guests he didn't answer the door so my guests couldn't park there. And why should I be inconvienced by him parking on our property. What options are left now? I assume police and council can't do anything? There is a property management company that manages the communal area because some people own half the property and pay half rent to this company but I assume because we own the freehold they can't do anything? Can I put a parking bollard on my spot? I'm also worried if it goes on for to long they can claim rights to the parking spot. Thanks for any advice
Can you not have one of those bollards that goes up and down with a lock. Put up so he can't access the spot? Or indeed lock him in to the space so he cant get out!
AdobeWanKenobi · 26/08/2020 10:51

Can you not have one of those bollards that goes up and down with a lock. Put up so he can't access the spot? Or indeed lock him in to the space so he cant get out!

Gosh! Nobody else has thought of that!

FelicityPike · 26/08/2020 11:03

@AdobeWanKenobi

Can you not have one of those bollards that goes up and down with a lock. Put up so he can't access the spot? Or indeed lock him in to the space so he cant get out!

Gosh! Nobody else has thought of that!

Nope, not a one lol
Lweji · 26/08/2020 11:11

Perhaps AdobeWanKenobi can teach the OP how to convince her CF neighbour that hers isn't the parking space he's looking for.

MaskingForIt · 26/08/2020 12:04

@KangarooAtTheZoo

His house is behind the paved over garden. So directly opposite me.

If I scratched his car getting my pram out would I be liable for the damages? Though given how close he parks to the bushes I don't think I can even fit the pram down the side.

If you don’t want to the risk of scratching it, I’d start by nudging the wing mirror in with my hip every time I walked past, followed by a dry-wipe marker down the side. Then possibly a brick tucked behind one of his wheels, whichever one he can’t see from the driver’s door.

Be sure to report back with progress on the bollard and CF!

AdobeWanKenobi · 26/08/2020 12:05

@Lweji

Perhaps AdobeWanKenobi can teach the OP how to convince her CF neighbour that hers isn't the parking space he's looking for.
Small wave of the hand and anything is possible. Grin
AryaStarkWolf · 26/08/2020 12:14

Keep us updated on the bin situation OP Grin

FelicisNox · 26/08/2020 17:43

If it's on your deeds it's your space so out a bollard on it if you don't want anymore confrontation.

You can also contact your council and ask them to intervene.

I would check the government site, print the paperwork out and highlight the parts that apply. Attach a note that reads: I have asked nicely, now it will be enforced so be prepared to have your car towed. Pop it through their door.

momtoboys · 26/08/2020 18:00

I hope this isn't the end of the thread! This was such a good one and I am really invested now!

Hodge00079 · 26/08/2020 18:10

The later posts suggest it might no longer be an issue. If that is the case great.

If not perhaps look at the legal root.

Or when neighbour is out and not in space invite guests over. Get one to park in your space and another in their space. When they moan your guest has parked in their space say don’t worry just knock and ask my guest to move it. My guest will move their car as soon as they can get fob working it is playing up a bit at the moment.

Could you ask someone if they could park their car in your space for a bit? Perhaps if they were going away or not using car. Neighbour needs to get used to it is not their space.

Celestine70 · 26/08/2020 18:18

Let us know how it goes.

Her1mum · 26/08/2020 18:26

Can’t believe how cheeky some people are. I’m afraid I’d be very tempted to accidentally scratch his car while squeezing through with the pram.

Stevesone1 · 26/08/2020 18:31

Put in a lockable bollard and or paint your house number on the spot and yes tell Management company, do you pay a small fee per annum to the management firm for upkeep etc

Jayaywhynot · 26/08/2020 18:31

Excellent diagram, I'm seriously impressed, now waiting to see if they move the bins Smile

Staffy1 · 26/08/2020 18:45

I would tell him it's your space and not to park there, use one of the communal spaces or someone else's. It's not up to him to tell you to ask him to move when you need it, he shouldn't be there in the first place. Make it clear it's causing you inconvenience and that it's not his right to park there.

Lweji · 26/08/2020 18:49

@Staffy1
Excellent idea. That's the last thing the OP would think of doing. Hmm

[AUTO]d3jqakcn9qlt2 · 26/08/2020 18:51

No advice but I can't believe the audacity of some people! We have a similar thing with our neighbours, we have a larger house but only one parking space, they have two spots. However they never use their own spot and always park their car right outside our house, meaning we have to scoot around their car (real pain with shopping and with larger deliveries we have to knock and ask her to move). Meanwhile her two spots sit empty. Pure selfishness. Urgh people!!

Yorkshiretolondon · 26/08/2020 18:54

@Keepingthingsinteresting

Put a lockable bollard in. In the meantime have your visitors block him in.
Yep!
amoreamore28 · 26/08/2020 18:55

As you say you own it and it is on your deeds your neighbour is trespassing on your property. It is disgraceful that despite you asking him not to do so he continues. You may need to consult a solicitor but it is costly. The best option would seem to be to put some sort of bollard/obstruction on your spot but it would need to be fixed or locked somehow as no doubt your neighbour would move anything else out of the way.

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