Neighbours and Parking

[atomsgirl]

There is a shortage of parking places in my estate.

I have two parking places (plus a garage). And as I am pretty much a hermit with not many friends, one parking spot is usually free. The only time the second parking spot is used is if workmen come round, a friend parks there (very rare), or I'm using it to do battle with the grass trying to grow between the block paving :D

My neighbour has one parking spot (plus a garage). She used to get her daughter (plus another daughter who doesn't live next door) to park on the grass in front of her house next to her parking spot. But she has decided that her daughters can't park on the grass anymore. The mum and daughter then juggle which car is on the outside with both squeezed in her one parking spot. When the second daughter visits (which is regular), one daughter will park up the road.

My neighbour has started to drop hints on using my usually free car parking space.

My neighbour comes across as quite nice most of the time. During covid lockdown, we swapped mobile numbers in case I got ill.

But regardless, I don't want anyone to park in one of my car parking spots on a long term basis (short term, I would be ok with it). I think it'll be a faff, has all the hallmarks of getting into something that will annoy me, and I think it could easily lead to 'fall outs'. It's also not lost on me that she wants to have her bit of grass instead of a car in front of her house, but then I get a car in front of mine.

On the other hand, if I leave my car parking spot free, I could fall out with my neighbour anyway as I'm not being 'neighbourly'. And she has shown kindness before.

Am I being unreasonable about this?

Just your luck Viva! I have 12 in Havering, so take your pick.

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Unfortunately I think this. If they can actually park somewhere else and do ie the grass then leave it or as PP charge them a small fee. Explain re the faff. You're right, it's likely to be a pain when you do need it. Been there, done that.

I can see the images.

Ignore the hints. A close girlfriend of mine found herself in this situation, and did feel uncomfortable going out the front door at times.

Hunt for a small caravan, and park it on there, or find out how much caravans have to pay to park on it - and make sure they are insured to leave their property on yours!!

<sniggers @LampLamp > 😂

Nice images @LampLamp.

I like photo 23875 lamp it's a very nice spot.

This is a great idea. Blaming the insurance company gives something that they can't argue with.

I’ll have one Lamp 👍😂

@LampLamp

Can I have space number 4? There's a bit more space to manouvre...

How much? 😀

@LampLamp can I DM about image 32.... the surrounding area makes the parking spot look very appealing

My elderly neighbor actually asked us to park one of our cars on her driveway because it makes her feel safer at night. We are happy to oblige but know that if circumstances change and she no longer lives there it will stop.
I don't see a problem with doing something kind for your neighbour

I WILL HAVE PARKING SPACE NUMBER 17 PLEASE

Let her use your spot for visitors only.

You are wise to nip this one at the bud for a number of reasons, mostly because it's not even necessary. She has sufficient parking space, she just doesn't want to use it!
Next time she drops a hint ask her outright why she can't park the additional car(s) outside hers.

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