How can I stop a neighbour parking on my property?
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That's exactly it, she's got a bush and I haven't. Mine is actually now block paved across the front of the house to allow two cars now. I've also removed the gate you see in the pic and fenced with a side gate in line with my front door (also paid to put a gate on her half as well as i'd removed the old security gate).
She parks to the right of her bush (snigger).
I used to park of the grass infront of my window prior to doing the drive and she used to park up to the gates (blocking all side access to my garden/bins). I've never been happy with the arrangement and said quite a few times, especially as my car was getting mucky in the mud.
I've suggested she parks on the road but she hasn't got a permit (well get one then).
I've even had situations on the past where i've had guests park squarely on my half of the drive and she'd asked us to move so she can park. That's like me asking a neighbour opposite if they'd kindly remove their car from their drive so i can park. Bonkers!
Title Deeds:
She probably thinks it's a space so i'll use it.
She parks to the right of her bush (snigger).
I used to park of the grass infront of my window prior to doing the drive and she used to park up to the gates (blocking all side access to my garden/bins). I've never been happy with the arrangement and said quite a few times, especially as my car was getting mucky in the mud.
I've suggested she parks on the road but she hasn't got a permit (well get one then).
I've even had situations on the past where i've had guests park squarely on my half of the drive and she'd asked us to move so she can park. That's like me asking a neighbour opposite if they'd kindly remove their car from their drive so i can park. Bonkers!
Title Deeds:
She probably thinks it's a space so i'll use it.
Mine is to the right, but I've got both plans as I've had this convo before and shown her where our boundaries lie to no avail.
I've treated this as gently as possible, not been defensive at all. I do not want a proper dispute. I also want to sell the house soon now I've finished renovations, but don't want buyers put off by a neighbour that doesn't know how to park!
This plan was from the solicitors pack we had when we bought the house as we needed the Land Reg to update our plan in line with next doors (the image for our house was small and it was not clear where the boundaries lay).
I've treated this as gently as possible, not been defensive at all. I do not want a proper dispute. I also want to sell the house soon now I've finished renovations, but don't want buyers put off by a neighbour that doesn't know how to park!
This plan was from the solicitors pack we had when we bought the house as we needed the Land Reg to update our plan in line with next doors (the image for our house was small and it was not clear where the boundaries lay).
Perhaps you could take a better photo now so it's more obvious - it looks like neighbours is the dark tarmac and your's is the grey.
My parents didn't like cars turning in their driveway so put 2 solid metal fenceposts up ( still moveable, but heavy) and then a metal chain between the 2.
I made a make-shift wall of patio style garden paving stones only 3 block highs and put planters spaced along the wall.
My parents didn't like cars turning in their driveway so put 2 solid metal fenceposts up ( still moveable, but heavy) and then a metal chain between the 2.
I made a make-shift wall of patio style garden paving stones only 3 block highs and put planters spaced along the wall.
1Matt1 said:
Mine is to the right, but I've got both plans as I've had this convo before and shown her where our boundaries lie to no avail.
I've treated this as gently as possible, not been defensive at all. I do not want a proper dispute. I also want to sell the house soon now I've finished renovations, but don't want buyers put off by a neighbour that doesn't know how to park!
This plan was from the solicitors pack we had when we bought the house as we needed the Land Reg to update our plan in line with next doors (the image for our house was small and it was not clear where the boundaries lay).
If you are planning to sell I would just ignore the problem, after all I assume you bought the house with her parking there so someone else will as well!I've treated this as gently as possible, not been defensive at all. I do not want a proper dispute. I also want to sell the house soon now I've finished renovations, but don't want buyers put off by a neighbour that doesn't know how to park!
This plan was from the solicitors pack we had when we bought the house as we needed the Land Reg to update our plan in line with next doors (the image for our house was small and it was not clear where the boundaries lay).
Chrisgr31 said:
If you are planning to sell I would just ignore the problem, after all I assume you bought the house with her parking there so someone else will as well!
Then again they might actually check out what they are buying, as you would expect. If it's your boundary then stick up some posts, concrete markers or anything to stop her parking on your land. Simples. Your neighbour sounds a bit stupid/chavvy/uncaring so i'd just get the landscaper come round and do his stuff.I would say that if she won't respect the boundary, then enforce it. Put in a letter to her that you've repeatedly - respectfully - asked her not to park on your property and this has been ignored.
State that you are revoking implied right of access to her and that you will be enforcing the boundary (fence/planters/bollards) and that she is perfectly welcome to alter the front of her property to enable her to park her car fully within her boundary - as you have done on your side.
State that you are revoking implied right of access to her and that you will be enforcing the boundary (fence/planters/bollards) and that she is perfectly welcome to alter the front of her property to enable her to park her car fully within her boundary - as you have done on your side.
You know how you are worried about the area and someone stealing your car. 
Put a bollard in on the corner of your property to stop it.
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Put a bollard in on the corner of your property to stop it.
http://www.bollards.co.uk/products/haslington_coll...
http://www.bollards.co.uk/products/economy_telesco...
) and there’s my reasoning to use all of my driveway space.dazwalsh said:
If she will not stop parking there after a polite chat/ letter then get a property lawyer to write her a letter explaining that if she continues to park there then your prepared to take it further and she should respond explaining what legal right she has to park on your land.
Then you'd be in a formal disagreement with your neighbour which would have to be declared for a sale as well as maybe inflaming the situation.If you're planning to sell in the near future, be very careful of getting into a dispute with her. As part of the legal paperwork you have to fill in, you'll be asked if there are any disputes or arguments with neighbours and you don't want to have to answer yes to that. it starts all sorts of issues with buyers.
My advice would be to ignore it and let her park where she wants and let the new owners sort it.
My advice would be to ignore it and let her park where she wants and let the new owners sort it.
Rather then trying to find a solution as to how or where she will park if you decide to establish a defined boundry to your part of the drive, get on and make the desicion and out of politness inform her when the work will take place, It is up to her what she does then, she might then feel differentley about sacrificing part of her garden. Good luck
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