Neighbour blocking shared driveway
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I live in a rented house as does my next door neighbour, We have a shared driveway between the houses to which I have gates leading to our back garden as does he. We both have space behind the gates to park the cars...
For a few years now when I've got home from work, he's been blocking the driveway in the day so I've knocked on and he's moved his car whilst I put mine away. I haven't really minded as it's provided a little more security to the house, his car being there and I've wanted to avoid arguments even though it's an inconvenience knocking every day to be able to put my car away.
Last night I left my car out on the front, mainly for convenience knowing that I had work very early in the morning, his car has been parked on the shared driveway blocking both sets of gates all night...
I do have another vehicle behind the gates that I'm not using at the moment.
Would I be unreasonable to object, knowing that technically he hasn't blocked me in as I've been parked on the front all night?...
It's stressing me out the plain arrogance of it... or is it best to just leave it for an easy life? ...
For a few years now when I've got home from work, he's been blocking the driveway in the day so I've knocked on and he's moved his car whilst I put mine away. I haven't really minded as it's provided a little more security to the house, his car being there and I've wanted to avoid arguments even though it's an inconvenience knocking every day to be able to put my car away.
Last night I left my car out on the front, mainly for convenience knowing that I had work very early in the morning, his car has been parked on the shared driveway blocking both sets of gates all night...
I do have another vehicle behind the gates that I'm not using at the moment.
Would I be unreasonable to object, knowing that technically he hasn't blocked me in as I've been parked on the front all night?...
It's stressing me out the plain arrogance of it... or is it best to just leave it for an easy life? ...
D1on said:
I live in a rented house as does my next door neighbour, We have a shared driveway between the houses to which I have gates leading to our back garden as does he. We both have space behind the gates to park the cars...
For a few years now when I've got home from work, he's been blocking the driveway in the day so I've knocked on and he's moved his car whilst I put mine away. I haven't really minded as it's provided a little more security to the house, his car being there and I've wanted to avoid arguments even though it's an inconvenience knocking every day to be able to put my car away.
Last night I left my car out on the front, mainly for convenience knowing that I had work very early in the morning, his car has been parked on the shared driveway blocking both sets of gates all night...
I do have another vehicle behind the gates that I'm not using at the moment.
Would I be unreasonable to object, knowing that technically he hasn't blocked me in as I've been parked on the front all night?...
It's stressing me out the plain arrogance of it... or is it best to just leave it for an easy life? ...
It's why we would never buy a house where the word "shared" appears anywhere in the description.For a few years now when I've got home from work, he's been blocking the driveway in the day so I've knocked on and he's moved his car whilst I put mine away. I haven't really minded as it's provided a little more security to the house, his car being there and I've wanted to avoid arguments even though it's an inconvenience knocking every day to be able to put my car away.
Last night I left my car out on the front, mainly for convenience knowing that I had work very early in the morning, his car has been parked on the shared driveway blocking both sets of gates all night...
I do have another vehicle behind the gates that I'm not using at the moment.
Would I be unreasonable to object, knowing that technically he hasn't blocked me in as I've been parked on the front all night?...
It's stressing me out the plain arrogance of it... or is it best to just leave it for an easy life? ...
D1on said:
I live in a rented house as does my next door neighbour, We have a shared driveway between the houses to which I have gates leading to our back garden as does he. We both have space behind the gates to park the cars...
For a few years now when I've got home from work, he's been blocking the driveway in the day so I've knocked on and he's moved his car whilst I put mine away. I haven't really minded as it's provided a little more security to the house, his car being there and I've wanted to avoid arguments even though it's an inconvenience knocking every day to be able to put my car away.
Last night I left my car out on the front, mainly for convenience knowing that I had work very early in the morning, his car has been parked on the shared driveway blocking both sets of gates all night...
I do have another vehicle behind the gates that I'm not using at the moment.
Would I be unreasonable to object, knowing that technically he hasn't blocked me in as I've been parked on the front all night?...
It's stressing me out the plain arrogance of it... or is it best to just leave it for an easy life? ...
Quick answer - YesFor a few years now when I've got home from work, he's been blocking the driveway in the day so I've knocked on and he's moved his car whilst I put mine away. I haven't really minded as it's provided a little more security to the house, his car being there and I've wanted to avoid arguments even though it's an inconvenience knocking every day to be able to put my car away.
Last night I left my car out on the front, mainly for convenience knowing that I had work very early in the morning, his car has been parked on the shared driveway blocking both sets of gates all night...
I do have another vehicle behind the gates that I'm not using at the moment.
Would I be unreasonable to object, knowing that technically he hasn't blocked me in as I've been parked on the front all night?...
It's stressing me out the plain arrogance of it... or is it best to just leave it for an easy life? ...
Slightly longer answer - Yes, objecting to him parking his car where he has for a while that is only obstructing a vehicle you are not currently using is somewhat childish. If he was deliberately blocking your only means of transport, different matter entirely and you would be reasonable in expecting him to leave you access but by parking your car/van at the front of the house you've left yourself a means to get to work so objecting would be childish imho
Just tell him neither of you have the right to park on the shared drive and it's getting annoying to ask him to move every time. Simples. If he ignores you, stand on the horn until he moves it, that will get old quick (may as well lower yourself to his level as I doubt the landlord will care).
OP, surely banging on his door at unsociable o'clock is one way to make the point?
My shared drives been fine for ten years, except one time the neighbours cleaner dumped her car on the front and stuck some earphones on.
Louis Balfour said:
It's why we would never buy a house where the word "shared" appears anywhere in the description.
I'm sure the OP never considered living his life without compromise, thanks for the insight.My shared drives been fine for ten years, except one time the neighbours cleaner dumped her car on the front and stuck some earphones on.
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