Are you having trouble with neighbors parking in front of your house? I know it can be irritating, in fact it should be treated as an invasion of one’s privacy. Below are a list of options you can use in order to keep neighbors from parking in front of your house.
NB: Legally you cannot stop your neighbors from parking in front of your house because the parking space outside your house is considered public space which belongs to the city, but here are a few things you can try out.
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Talk to your neighbor
NB: this should not seem like a confrontation so try by all means to put on a smile and put your points across in a clear and polite manner.
When trying to keep neighbors from parking in front of your house you can start by talking to them in a polite way. You might be surprised that they are not even aware that it actually bothers you. However, you need to know that people respond differently, some neighbors might feel like you are confronting them so if you start noticing the discussion leaning towards an argument then it’s best to apologise and step away. Remember, legally they are allowed to park there so just be the bigger man and let it slide, you can choose to adopt any of the remaining options in this article if this first one does not work
Put a note on their windshield
NB: ensure that the note is well written and your points are put across in a clear and concise manner.
If you had previously discussed with your neighbor that they shouldn’t park in front of your house and then they repeat it again you can always resort to writing notes. This is a good way of reminding them about your previous conversation. There might be a chance that they have gotten so used to parking there, such that it has become a habit which they are trying to forego. So writing little notes will help them remember and with time you will be surprised with the positive change.
Call the police
NB: use this option if the vehicle has been parked outside your house for a long period of time.
These days it’s always good to remain alert, if you notice that your neighbor’s car has been parked in front of your house for a long time then its best that you call the police. There is a chance that your neighbor might be spying on you although you will need enough evidence to prove this. Calling the police will help to ease out any suspicions since they are most likely to investigate the case.
File a legal claim of nuisance
NB: this option might entirely destroy your relationship with your neighbors, so once you take this bold move know that you are risking everything.
When trying to keep neighbors from parking in front of your house, filing a legal claim of nuisance can be a good idea especially if you had previously talked to them about it. Your argument in this case would be that your neighbor is preventing you from using your own property when they park in front of your house. The court might rule in your favour especially if you provide enough evidence that you had previously talked to your neighbor about your concerns.
Put a fence on your yard
NB: the fence should be on your yard which is your private property not on the road as it is deemed public property.
Erecting a fence on your yard is also a good way of stopping neighbors from parking in front of your house. The fence on its own can give your neighbor an idea that you are a private person who does not appreciate people parking in front of their house. Furthermore you can also add flowers and any nice designs to your house. This will make people respect your property thus in turn respecting the parking space in front of your house. So if you have been having trouble with neighbors parking in front of your house then this is one of the best options you can resort to.
Put security cameras outside your house
NB: this is a bit costly but, it is a good way to keep neighbors from parking in front of your house.
Install surveillance cameras and face some of them in the direction where people usually park their cars. Put a sign on your yard that says “24/7 surveillance here.” This will help to ensure that neighbors avoid parking in front of your house. This is because it means you can see everything that they are doing inside their car which can be a bit disturbing so obviously they will not park. Furthermore, the surveillance cameras help to keep thieves from attacking your house.
Why is it important to keep neighbors from parking in front of my house?
Neighbors can blame you for damages made to their car by another person
When a neighbor parks their car in front of your house and something bad happens to it, you will definitely be the first suspect. To avoid such scenarios it’s wise to try and adopt any of the methods stated in this article or else you will face legal charges unless you are proven guilty. So make sure you try by all means to prevent your neighbors from parking in front of your house.
Neighbors can litter outside your house
The outside of your house says a lot about you as an individual. If there is litter outside your house most people will assume that you are naturally a filthy person. In order to avoid being misrepresented by neighbors try by all means to ensure that they do not park outside your house.
Neighbors can block your driveway
There is a good chance that when your neighbor parks in front of your house they will block your driveway which is very boring especially when you are coming from work and you have had a busy day. In order to avoid such you need to encourage your neighbors to desist from parking in front of your house.
Conclusion
Keeping neighbors from parking in front of your house is an easy task when you use the methods stated above. It is important to remember that the road or parking space outside your house is considered public property which belongs to the city. So before you take any legal action or confront your neighbor you should be well informed about this to avoid embarrassment.