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Aibu over lady using my parking spaces.

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Nannyplum2015 · 14/02/2015 18:58

We live in a housing estate and each house or flat has one or two spaces allocated to them. Most of the spaces are directly outside our houses except a few that are round the side that have garages. The spaces aren't numbered but everyone seems to know who's is whose. There's a new neighbour that has moved in next door to me (a corner house) and has a garage parking space round the back of her house, however she uses both my spaces as she parks in the middle of them. It's quite annoying when there's nowhere else to park as you have to park further down the road.

I went over today and introduced myself and poilitley told her the spaces were mine and hers was round the back but she was welcome to use our other space when we don't have guests but could she park to one side so I can fit my car next to hers. She looked at me with a blank expression, said no and shut the door on me! What do I do now!? I just stood there for a moment open mouthed and then went home.

Now I'm not sure if she has mobility problems as she's not exactly nimble anymore (about 65) but I am shocked at her one word reply!

OP posts:
takeitonthegin · 17/02/2015 11:21

Op Please please come back and update us on today's developments.

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Nannyplum2015 · 17/02/2015 11:29

Bless you all waiting for updates lol. So NAR had to leave for work this morning, but did leave a letter on her windscreen under her wiper (not sure of content afraid). She's currently out and his spaces are empty. DH wants to use the car but I won't let him in case she takes them! I feel a bit trapped now though. Our post usually comes in the afternoon, no idea if they sent it first or second class!

To the mn that asked, NAR is married, sorry!

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CheeseandPickledOnion · 17/02/2015 11:39

I do love a good parking thread!!

Staywithme · 17/02/2015 11:54

She's out? Get across that road right now and get that note, so we can all have a read! [bossy glare] Grin

SirChenjin · 17/02/2015 11:55

Let him take the car - otherwise your neighbour won't be able to take up both of your spaces and we won't get to hear the next installment of Parking Wars Grin

donnie · 17/02/2015 12:18

fight, fight !

Grin

best thread in ages!

SoonToBeMrsB · 17/02/2015 12:19

Parking dispute AND a rude neighbour?

SoonToBeMrsB · 17/02/2015 12:20
KatieKaye · 17/02/2015 12:21

Looking forward to NDR getting the leyter

UncleT · 17/02/2015 12:56

I agree that this is a superb thread. Keep the updates coming, OP.
Grin

DidoTheDodo · 17/02/2015 13:03

I need to know what NAR has written to UPC (Unreasonable Parking Cow)

gallicgirl · 17/02/2015 13:10

Does she own her property or rent it, do you know?

Also, what involvement do residents have with the estate management company?

I'm just thinking there's more than one way to skin a rabbit.....you don't always have to focus on the obvious issue.

MovingOnUpMovingOnOut · 17/02/2015 13:10

Maybe a call to the DVLA is in order because her eye sight is so impaired she cannot see the lines on the parking spaces.

I'm just place marking really Grin

rumbelina · 17/02/2015 13:16

I'm Shock that not only does she park in other people's spaces on purpose but takes up TWO spaces. She is playing mumsnet bingo, surely.

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Nannyplum2015 · 17/02/2015 13:46

She's back from her trip out, she's obviously seen the letter he's written (as it's no longer under her windscreen and she's parked in his spaces again. He's not going to be a happy bunny!

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Nannyplum2015 · 17/02/2015 13:48

I presume she owns it as my old ndn sold their house. Unless a landlord bought it and she rents?

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SauvignonBlanche · 17/02/2015 13:49

No! Shock
In the middle of them?

angelos02 · 17/02/2015 13:52

The cheeky mare. Doesn't she realise how difficult her life can be made by alienating her neighbours?!

LlamaLove · 17/02/2015 13:56

Shock OMG - I just cannot believe after the note (and after previous conversations with both you and NAR) she continues to park there.

I think you can take it as absolute certain - she will definately continue to park in your spaces too whenever they are vacant.

Does she have a preference which spaces she prefers?Yours or NARs? Just wondered if they were both empty which one she would most probably choose.

Seriously though - what a rude stupid bitch!

queenrollo · 17/02/2015 13:58
MooMaid · 17/02/2015 13:59

No way, she's deliberately parked in his space. I'd be fucking fuming. Make sure you're around when he gets home want to know what happens

ThisIsYourLife · 17/02/2015 14:02

Dear god the woman is positively spoiling for a fight is she not?
OP please film NAR's reaction when he gets home from work and post for our amusement.

KitKat1985 · 17/02/2015 14:03

Bloody 'ell! She's got front than Blackpool illuminations!

gallicgirl · 17/02/2015 14:03

I was just thinking that if she rents then complaints to the landlord might work but it sounds more like she purchased.

Why would someone be so awkward about parking in someone else's space when she has her own? I've lived in houses where I consider myself lucky if I get to park in the same street!

bloodyteenagers · 17/02/2015 14:05

Omg. She is one cheeky mare.