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Car parking on deeds, but neighbours use it
SkintMonkey
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I hope this makes sense...
the house we are buying is an end terrace with a small drive (enough for one car) as the front garden goes around there are three car parking spaces. The current vendors looked into extending the garden over these spaces as they are on the deeds to their house (that we are buying). But the deeds say, and we've just read them and it is true, that nothing can be put on these spaces and they have to be left as parking.
Apparantly, the vendor occassionally parks his work van on one of the spaces (family car in drive) and a couple of neighbours use the other two spaces now and again. He said that he has always found that one of the spaces is free and never bothered speaking to the neighbours about it.
What we were thinking was, when we move in saying to the neighbours who park in these spaces (or getting our solicitor to formally write to them as my dad suggests) that it is ok for the forseeable future that they do this as long as one space is always kept free (and perhaps put up a sign saying nox parking only) - as we have two cars between us and hope to have the odd visitor. We don't want to be difficult and say that we want all three spaces to be left free as they have been able to use them up until now and sometimes we wont need the spaces and it wont seem fair if they are empty...
What do you think? What would you do in this situation?
the house we are buying is an end terrace with a small drive (enough for one car) as the front garden goes around there are three car parking spaces. The current vendors looked into extending the garden over these spaces as they are on the deeds to their house (that we are buying). But the deeds say, and we've just read them and it is true, that nothing can be put on these spaces and they have to be left as parking.
Apparantly, the vendor occassionally parks his work van on one of the spaces (family car in drive) and a couple of neighbours use the other two spaces now and again. He said that he has always found that one of the spaces is free and never bothered speaking to the neighbours about it.
What we were thinking was, when we move in saying to the neighbours who park in these spaces (or getting our solicitor to formally write to them as my dad suggests) that it is ok for the forseeable future that they do this as long as one space is always kept free (and perhaps put up a sign saying nox parking only) - as we have two cars between us and hope to have the odd visitor. We don't want to be difficult and say that we want all three spaces to be left free as they have been able to use them up until now and sometimes we wont need the spaces and it wont seem fair if they are empty...
What do you think? What would you do in this situation?
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They might not like the letter from the solicitor - so when you move in, you can get to know your neighbours and politely request the above. If they don't, then I'd send the solicitor letter.
Your seller should be able to tell you about the neighbours (but as he's selling, you might not hear the full truth.)
Ash0 -
The neighbours will probabily ask you or not park there after you move in. I wouldn't get professional about the issue it will only get peoples backs up.Money, Money, Money ..... Banks/Casinos/Bookies give me all you money its a poor mans world....0
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I personally would move in first and speak to them then.:rotfl:0
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SkintMonkey wrote:never bothered speaking to the neighbours about it.
It sounds like none of the neighbours have spoke to him about it either and have taken it for granted that they can park there.SkintMonkey wrote:What would you do in this situation?
Assert your rights and inform the neighbours.
You should also ask your lawyer what, if any, the process is to get the deeds altered so you can change the usage i.e. extend the garden over the parking bays.0 -
How has this come about ??SkintMonkey wrote: »...and a couple of neighbours use the other two spaces now and again. He said that he has always found that one of the spaces is free and never bothered speaking to the neighbours about it.
Have the neighbours lived there longer & always occasionally parked there ??
Did the neighbours ever ask could they park there ??
Just asking, so you get better idea the way neighbours see things.
But as new owner things change & you need to take back control if things aren't way you want them.
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I wouldn't risk buying it. people can turn really nasty over parking.0
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I'd get the deeds checked. It might be that the parking area is shared and your vendor is telling you little porkies.
I'd check before you plan anything!Everything that is supposed to be in heaven is already here on earth.
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Have to agree with Doozergirl. It is very unusual for a terrace property to be allocated 3 parking spaces (plus the driveway). I would get the solicitor to check the deeds very carefully that these spaces are all allocated to you! Last thing you want to do is move in kicking off about people using your parking and it turns out not to be yours - not the best start to the neighbourhood.
I know all the newbuild properties we have only have 2 allocated parking spaces, never come across any with more. Occasionally the siting of the parking is a bit random too!0 -
SkintMonkey wrote: »I hope this makes sense...
the house we are buying is an end terrace with a small drive (enough for one car) as the front garden goes around there are three car parking spaces. The current vendors looked into extending the garden over these spaces as they are on the deeds to their house (that we are buying). But the deeds say, and we've just read them and it is true, that nothing can be put on these spaces and they have to be left as parking.
Why would you HAVE to have three parking spaces for a terraced house?
I smell a rat!0 -
could be that the vendors own the land but neighbours have the right to park on it.I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0
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