My neighbour asked to park on MY driveway but I said no even though there’s space… I couldn’t believe what they did next
A WOMAN was left gobsmacked after her neighbours tried to snap up her parking spaces without even consulting her.
Tensions rose as soon as a woman and her family moved into their nice new home – which offered three spacious parking bays.
Unfortunately, envious neighbours who also had their eye on the three spaces were quick to spot that the family only had one vehicle.
Despite purchasing the property with the parking bays included, presumptuous neighbours took it upon themselves to request the spaces for themselves.
The pestering became so unbearable that the woman was forced to beg the council to help her navigate the situation.
In a furious post on Reddit, she fumed: “From the very beginning we have had both neighbours to the sides of us immediately start hounding us about if we are going to use all of our parking spaces. Our house has an extended three parking space lot on the back of it.
“Well, both neighbours want to use ours for free. They would harass us every time they saw us. From the moment we moved in for a full 3 days of telling them no we finally contacted the landlord and he called them and put a stop to it.”
Unfortunately, persistent neighbours continued to badger her for the spaces, regardless of the council ordering them to pack it in.
Two weeks ago it all came to a head when one of the neighbours pulled a bold move that shocked the family.
She continued: “About two weeks ago, my family and I were getting out of the house and doing a little bit of shopping. We come back to find a large truck trying to manoeuvre a trailer through the alley near our spaces.
“It blocked us from driving into our space and we sat there for a solid 10 minutes watching them slowly move the trailer into one of our parking spots.
“One of the guys directing the truck came over to see if we need to get past but we informed him where they were parking was our house and they had no permission to do so. He looked a bit shocked and said, ‘Oh, the lady said we could park here’.”
She was horrified to find out that her neighbour had offered up one of the spaces to a large truck without even consulting her.
The vehicle owner wasn’t even aware he was parking up on someone else’s property and was completely blocking the family’s access to their home.
She added: “No one came to ask us at any time if they could use our spots and we had been there for a full month at that point.”
When the truck pulled away to give the space back to its rightful owner, she was then confronted face to face with the audacious neighbour who’d snapped up the space.
She concluded: “They pull out and we pull in and I thought that would be the end. Nope. Five minutes later an entitled woman come strolling over with her young child in tow and wants to speak with me. I go outside and now she wants to ask me if they can park.
“She stormed off with her kid in tow, mad about not getting her way. I called my landlord about it too, so if there was some kind of arrangement made between the two of them, we were never made aware.”
The woman was in disbelief at the showdown and even called up the landlord to check if there had been a discussion she wasn’t involved in.
However, even the landlord had not been made aware that the presumptuous neighbour had handed out the parking space as if it were her own.
Other Reddit users applauded the woman for standing her ground and agreed that rude neighbours should be able to get away with this sort of behaviour.
One wrote: “Good on you for standing your ground.
“I can imagine it going worse for you if you had let it pass this one time, bet they would have made this “oopsies” a common occurrence. Common courtesy means nothing to people like this.”
Another user, enraged by the interaction responded: “I swear, It’s absolutely impossible for some people to take no for an answer.
“Your neighbours were definitely a bunch of spoiled brats as children, and as it turns out, as adults too.”
Another joked about a cheeky solution: “I was in this situation I would park sideways and make sure I was in all three spaces every time I come home.”
What to Do When Your Neighbours Park on Your Drive
- Stay Calm
Avoid confrontation and approach the situation calmly to prevent escalating tensions. - Speak to Them Directly
Politely explain the issue to your neighbours. They may not realise they are causing a problem. - Leave a Note
If you’re unable to speak to them, leave a friendly note on their car or through their letterbox explaining the issue. - Contact Your Local Council
If the driveway is private property and they persist, consult your local council for advice on resolving the matter. - Seek Legal Advice
For persistent issues, consider seeking legal guidance about your rights regarding trespassing on private property. - Install Preventative Measures
Consider installing a physical barrier, such as a gate or bollard, to prevent unauthorised parking.
Remember, maintaining good neighbourly relations is always preferable, so approach the situation with patience and understanding.