We live in a property as part of a family business. We pay to live in our property. Relatives live opposite and have a big driveway which is quite cluttered with machinery etc. An issue has arisen recently whereby visitors to relatives park on our drive when visiting as there drive is full. It frustrates me as we can’t get out without asking them to move which is annoying and inconvenient. If they asked I wouldn’t mind as we have space and they could park on our drive properly without blocking our exit but they just park in the exit and walk off. My partner is hesitant to confront them as they have to work together but I don’t want to set a precedent and I find it terribly disrespectful. I will either confront them next time I see it happen or get one of those signs saying leave the drive clear.
i should add they are extended family and we don’t have a relationship outside of work.
what would others do? It winds me up no end am I overreacting?