How to stop my neighbors from parking in front of my house?

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I really need solutions to this before I bring this whole situation to the court. It has been like 5 years that they really to park their cars in front of my house. Okay I know what you guys/girls have been thinking while reading the above statement, that the front piece of land is the govt's, unfortunately no it's not the govt's I've checked at the land office to make sure as I said before legally taking action and the land where they love to park their cars it's legally mine. In my neighborhood there's no sidewalk ,the properties here is directly connected to the road but when my parents built this house they didn't fully built the house as big as our property they left a bit of piece of land in front so that just in case we're having gathering or anything people can just park their cars in front there. We've been patient with this, by the way I bought this house from my parents because my parents moved a year ago to the countryside and I can't take it anymore.

Sometimes it's really hard for my car to go out of my driveway because the car that parks in front of my house is semi-blocking my way. The A neighbor they have like more than 10 cars but no parking at all. I stay alone together with my siblings, but then every time my relatives come to my place to accompany me they'll be having hard time to park. Then road can occupy one car but with the addition of our piece of land both can occupy 2 cars moving in an opposite way same time but because of they park their cars there the road became narrower.

But then I called my parents yesterday they were like it's not good to have friction with the neighbors and such bla..bla.. especially my dad he's such a patient guy, so I told my lawyer to hold back this whole going to court thing for a while and that's why I turned to girlsaskguys website to find better solutions to solve this whole my neighbors being rude by parking in front of my land.

a) I need proper solutions without hurting anybody's feelings?

Answer 1

DanAG | 1.2K opinions shared on Other topic.

Yoda

When you say it is your land what do you mean? I've never heard of a road that doesn't have an easement. Maybe there is but I never heard of it. You own the easement, but the city/county has legal use of it. To make it clear, you DO own the land, but there is an easement. There might not be a sidewalk now, but the city may have the right to build one in the future, or put a sewer line though there, or push snow on that land. Whether or not cars can park on an easement would depend on local ordinances.

It's similar with utility poles. If you have a telephone pole the utility companies have a right-of-way to access the pole and telephone / electric lines. They have a right to drive their big truck on your property and start digging holes or cutting tree limbs without asking you. They also have the right to walk through your yard to read the meter.

Anyway, lets assume they really don't have a legal right to park there. I partly agree with your father about not causing friction with the neighbors. However it could also be viewed that they are the ones causing friction and taking advantage of you. If they really don't have a right to park there, they may not even be aware of it.

You didn't mention talking to them and simply asking them to not park there. If you've done that and they still park there you don't have much choice. Most people would assume they have a legal right to park there. If they really don't then tell them so. If they continue I'd call the county or city to find out what you can do. In the end you may have no choice but to take legal action. It might piss them off, but you have to decide what is more important to you.

Also, if they have a large number of cars they may be violating a local ordinance for that reason alone. A lot of cars may be considered a nuisance or an eye sore, especially if they aren't running. If that's the case you could report it and the county / city could put a stop to it without your neighbors knowing who reported it.

You don't want to hurt their feelings, but they are hurting yours.

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AnneBrista93

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I'll try to talk to them, but we gave plenty of hints already by putting pots on the empty space but I guess they just don't get it.

Answer 2

AnneBrista93

I'll try to talk to them, but we gave plenty of hints already by putting pots on the empty space but I guess they just don't get it.

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yopyopyop

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Before going to court, try to discuss the situation with them. I live on a private road with two other neighbours. If you aren't sure you can do it by talking, write them a letter.

The first ones were used to parking their cars in the street, which is quite narrow.

When the second family moved, new people replaced them, and whithin months, they sent a letter to the first ones, arguing they could hardly exit their house because of the others' cars clogging the street (which wasn't a problem to me, as I didn't have to manouver to exit my house).

The first neighbours complied and parked their cars a little further away.

Of course, the relationship with your neighbours won't be terrific as soon as you address the situation with them. But if they are honest people, they will comply. Otherwise, you'll need to go to court.

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AnneBrista93

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I'll try talking to them later, we'll see. My house gardener even tried putting pots on that space I guess they still don't get it.

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AnneBrista93

I'll try talking to them later, we'll see. My house gardener even tried putting pots on that space I guess they still don't get it.

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ColdFeet | 337 opinions shared on Other topic.

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You've probably already thought of these but you could:

1) Put up a no parking sign

2) If the property is yours then draw parking bays an block them with a removable pole in the centre

3) Put in a gate which extends the length of your property

4) If it's a grass verge put little stone cones along the edge

5) Put up chain railing that can be unlocked with a key

6) If you're having a party put out cones. If someone moves them and parks you can nicely explain how it's part of your property and while you don't mind people using it on normal days, today you're expecting guests and will need your parking spaces left free.

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harveykinkle | 635 opinions shared on Other topic.

Yoda

Are they parking in the street? If so, isn't that fair game?

If not and it is your property don't jump straight to legal action; try to talk to them first. They may not realize it's your property.

Another thought would be to mark it some how so future people don't get confused.

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AnneBrista93

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My gardener even put pots on the empty spaces trying to give them a bit of hint but I guess they don't understand it. There's even kind of the govt marking stone with a label there and I can see it clearly every land here has it but I guess they are extremely blind.
harveykinkle

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Are they actual parking spaces? Do your neighbors have to drive off of the road to get onto them ? I'm having a hard time picturing this. If I was looking at your and your neighbor's houses is your grass further back than theirs creating these parking spaces?
AnneBrista93

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I know you're confuse now, there is no grass in front like imagine out property is really near the road like e.g R is the road and H is my land it's like RH that how close the road and the property, that why I said my land is directly connected to the road.No sidewalks, no grass at all. I know it's strange.
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harveykinkle

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Isn't all land sort of connected to the road? Like someone else mentioned, the road is there by way of easement. Maybe before doing anything you should talk to someone in the land title office to ensure you're allowed to claim that part of the road as your own.

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AnneBrista93

My gardener even put pots on the empty spaces trying to give them a bit of hint but I guess they don't understand it. There's even kind of the govt marking stone with a label there and I can see it clearly every land here has it but I guess they are extremely blind.

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harveykinkle

Are they actual parking spaces? Do your neighbors have to drive off of the road to get onto them ? I'm having a hard time picturing this. If I was looking at your and your neighbor's houses is your grass further back than theirs creating these parking spaces?

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AnneBrista93

I know you're confuse now, there is no grass in front like imagine out property is really near the road like e.g R is the road and H is my land it's like RH that how close the road and the property, that why I said my land is directly connected to the road.No sidewalks, no grass at all. I know it's strange.

Answer 10

harveykinkle

Isn't all land sort of connected to the road? Like someone else mentioned, the road is there by way of easement. Maybe before doing anything you should talk to someone in the land title office to ensure you're allowed to claim that part of the road as your own.

Answer 11

TheoryOfAvarice

Guru

Leave a note on their car when it's blocking your driveway asking them not to park so carelessly

Put large bricks in places where you don't want them to park

Talk to them about it directly - they might not realize they're inconveniencing you

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AnneBrista93

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Did the brick part,I even put pots there but I guess some people just don't get it.Maybe I should leave a note there. Or I can just stick post it on their cars like a lot of them.

Answer 12

AnneBrista93

Did the brick part,I even put pots there but I guess some people just don't get it.Maybe I should leave a note there. Or I can just stick post it on their cars like a lot of them.

Answer 13

Anonymous

Parking on the street is legal cause it's a public road. I have to park in front of peoples houses all the time due to my business and I get bitched at quite frequently. Now blocking your driveway is not legal. I think if a tow truck shows up to tow a car they will already know who called them since you told them already.

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1337DirtAlliance | 89 opinions shared on Other topic.

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You should call em out on it. And if they don't do anything slash their tires and call the tow truck company and say their is some piece of shit eyesore blocking your driveways. Please come remove it.

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RedSmartie | 1.8K opinions shared on Other topic.

Yoda

Maybe when they've gone you can put something there that will prevent them from parking, like a bench or trash cans or something along those lines. Then just move it when you're planning to have company over.

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questioner1991 | 391 opinions shared on Other topic.

Yoda

talk to your neighbors nicely about it and I am sure they will be understanding. If they keep doing it you could call a tow truck.

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ArabianPwincess197 | 6.3K opinions shared on Other topic.

Master

Tell them this is their last warning you will inform the police and they'd take action

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oceansberlin | 159 opinions shared on Other topic.

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kill them dog.. lol I'm kidding.. don't do :)but you can dig car.. ;)

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Anonymous

Would those pyramid yard blocks not work?

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Betwyn | 2.3K opinions shared on Other topic.

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Put up a fence.

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