Am I being petty over this?

helphelphelphelp

I think the two large garage doors right in front of him is visual enough as to whose drive is whose, and he makes no attempt to even try and park just on his drive, just swings his car on the drive and leaves it there.

I am not sure where you got any of the other neighbours are having problems with where my car is parked? There are only two houses (mine being one of them) on this stretch of road, and I am the only one who parks there, there is also plenty of visitor parking in the street, plus most of the houses have drives or off street parking. If for one moment I thought I was causing a problem I wouldnt be parking there, but we are all quite friendly and chat to each other, all the kids play with each other, that if there was a problem I am sure I would have heard by now.

When neighbours parked outside my house in the snow to save going down the hill and risk not getting up again, even though it was none of my business as it is a public road, just out of courtesy they told me this is what they were doing as we all consider the other residents.

So no one has to hunt for a space, no one has to walk miles to their house, to reiterate I am not parking outside of anyone elses house, the only issue is someone is parking on my drive!

poppysarah

Wait till he's out put car in garage. Wait till he's back knock on and ask him to move his car so you can get out.
Comeback and ask him to move so can out car away. Repeat!

Judith_W

As said before, a post that locks with a key to put flat would ensure you get your space to yourself. I would say try again to say that even if you're not parking there, it is your property and please don't park there

Marvel1

No, you are not being petty, it's your driveway.

Marvel1

PROPERTY_LANDLORD_CLASS wrote: »

You obviously missed the part where I asked you to be "more civil". You have a driveway to park on yet you're insisting on parking outside the house on the street. Where do you expect him to park then, down the road and round the corner?

The neighbour parks his car on his side of the driveway.

paddyz

Put a couple of big potted plants on your part of the drive

harrup

Hmm, how annoying for you. And I agree with other posters - these issues can escalate. Even more annoying.

If I was in your shoes I think I'd either say to him politely and friendly: "Look Jim (or whatever he is called), I really don't want us to fall out over this but could you please restrict your parking to your side of the driveway. I feel really akward if I have to ask you to move your car from my own driveway, I'm sure you understand. Thanks ever so much" or tape a note to this effect on his garage.... or put it through his letterbox.

I totally get that he is in the wrong and you are the one who could justifiably act narked and huffy. But....there is merit to the saying
"you can be right OR you can be happy". He is your neighbour so I'd do all I can to avoid a perpetually unpleasant atmosphere.

GCH888

helphelphelphelp wrote: »

I think the two large garage doors right in front of him is visual enough as to whose drive is whose, and he makes no attempt to even try and park just on his drive, just swings his car on the drive and leaves it there.

I am not sure where you got any of the other neighbours are having problems with where my car is parked? There are only two houses (mine being one of them) on this stretch of road, and I am the only one who parks there, there is also plenty of visitor parking in the street, plus most of the houses have drives or off street parking. If for one moment I thought I was causing a problem I wouldnt be parking there, but we are all quite friendly and chat to each other, all the kids play with each other, that if there was a problem I am sure I would have heard by now.

When neighbours parked outside my house in the snow to save going down the hill and risk not getting up again, even though it was none of my business as it is a public road, just out of courtesy they told me this is what they were doing as we all consider the other residents.

So no one has to hunt for a space, no one has to walk miles to their house, to reiterate I am not parking outside of anyone elses house, the only issue is someone is parking on my drive!

I was just playing devil's advocate trying to understand why the neighbour would feel justified in parking in your driveway. If there's no justification from his point of view this means you have an anti-social neighbour which could mean further problems down the line.

I made the assumption that your driveway was narrow as this was stated earlier and obviously a shared narrow driveway may mean his vehicle can easily encroach your area without the intention. However you're now saying you have two large garage doors so perhaps the driveway isn't that narrow after all? If so then perhaps the simplest solution is to put up a couple of posts or low fencing to visibly mark your boundary as several other posters have suggested. Of course the cheapest and simplest solution is to park your car in the driveway even though this may mean the inconvenience of walking a bit further to your front door when unloading shopping.

olibrofiz

No, you're not being petty, it'd annoy me too. Half of the drive is yours, and he's being very inconsiderate.

Maybe mention that you've just renewed your car insurance and the quote was cheaper for parking on your driveway. Jokingly say it's going to be a bit tricky to start with as your parking skills in tight places isn't great :D

mlz1413

In hindsight you should have told the neighbour straight away that he needed to park correctly - sadly you assumed this man would be as considerate as you and your neighbours are.

I'd either start parking in his manner so you are always on his drive and then shot him filthy looks and sigh when asked to move it or get a post and put it up and lock it whenever he parks badly.

It is not petty to ask that your driveway is for your use, you pay the mortgage & council tax for all your property, not just the bits you have access to.