Parking in front of neighbors house

Let me preface this by saying I know we dont own the sidewalks/streets in front of our house but this is really pissing me off. Our neighbor, a corner house, has 5 cars (they have a few teenagers). Everyday, at least one car is parked in front of our house, either all day or most of the day. But they park right in the middle where they are taking up the 2 parking spots that are available in front of my house. They are a corner house so they have the whole side to park their cars also but they dont use that. I want to ask them to please park on the side and not in front of my house anymore. We have overnight guests coming next weekend and I would like them to be able to park in front of my own house. How should I approach this?

Parking in front of neighbors house

are you friendly with them? if so, i would just ask them if they mind leaving those 2 spots open while you have house guests.

otherwise, as soon as they leave and the spots are open park the cars there so they get the hint

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I think you should politely say something.

I would probably say something like I know this sounds like I think I own the street but would you mind parking on the side instead of in front of my house, it isn't a big deal but would make my life easier and I would really appreciate it.

IMO if you word it in a "I know I am being a pain but would mind" kind of way they will be most receptive. Some people, especially teens, just don't realize things and if thats the case they likely will just park on their side. If they don't and go out of their way to be jerks then nothing you can do I guess. Good luck!

Parking in front of neighbors house

If you have guests coming, you have a legitimate reason to bring this up in conversation. I would very politely tell them that you're going to need those spots for your guests next week ... and hopefully they'll get the hint that you felt it necessary to say something because they always park there and continue to leave your spots open after your guests leave. Good luck!

Parking in front of neighbors house

Personally I would not say anything. If you want to provide your guests with a place to park put your car in the street and allow them to use your drive way. As you stated in your post you do not have any rights to the street.

Parking in front of neighbors house

I would park my cars in the street and leave my driveway free....that's just me.

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The daughters' car is still parked in front of my house taking up 2 spots since last night. My DH is going to start parking in the street when he gets home from work tonight if the car isn't there. And I'm going to wait till next week to possibly say something to then before our guests arrive if they're still parking there.

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Park your cars on the street and let your guests use your driveway...or have your guests park in front of the house next to your house.

I guess if you wanted to say something to your neighbor, you could, but as you said, you don't own the street. So you could start parking your cars there regularly if it's bothering you so much.

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Have you considered blocking their driveway? Kidding, kidding....

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This is such a pet peeve of mine!! I would park in the street in the middle spot for awhile.

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Talk to your neighbor. No you don't own the street, but it's common courtesy to park in front of your own house. They may not even realize that their kids are parking in front of your house and taking up all the spots there.

If it was my house, I'd be pretty POed. Thankfully, I have very good, courteous neighbors.

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Although I don't own the street I would probably still talk to them. Just ask if they could park a little further down so 2 spots are open in front of your home for your guests.

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Parking in front of neighbors house

I would start parking your cars there and leave the driveway for your guests

Parking in front of neighbors house

Park in the middle of the front of their house and take up the spots. They'll get the hint.

Parking in front of neighbors house

I would definitely start to park your cars in the front of your house when possible, leaving your driveway empty for when your guests come, and even after they go. If the neighbors don't get the hint, I would then go speak with them about it.

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My neighbors do this - Only, they have a double driveway, 3 cars - Park one on the driveway, and 2 in front of MY House !!!! Never in front of their own -

Do I own the street in front of my home? No.
Are they being horribly inconsiderate? Yes

So WHY do they get away w/ being rude just b/c I technically don't 'own the street' ....
They don't HAVE TO do what I ask, but I sure as hell have as much of a right to speak up as they technically have to park there.

I started parking both of my cars on the street. They got the hint.

In your case, I'd ask them if they would please move their car up so your guest had room to park behind them.

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I would speak up, but I think you get more bees with honey, so to speak, so I would ask nicely (keeping in mind that they are your neighbors that you need to see all the time, and you can't really prohibit them from parking there other than by appealing to their sense of courtesy).

I wouldn't really ask them not to park on the street by your house anymore, but I would focus more on the fact that they are parking right in the middle so that you can't park behind them.

I'd let them know that you have guests coming, and would be so appreciative if they could move their cars up a bit so that there is a spot in front of your house. They may not even realize that they are parking in the middle (maybe the kids are careless, and the parents don't even pay attention). Pointing it out once, in the context of guests coming, may help stop the problem going forward.

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park in the street, leave the driveway open for the guests they'll get the hint

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Parking in front of neighbors house

i am dealing with the same thing right now! we need 3 spots at our house - which we have (we hate using the driveway because its narrow and we have to get the stroller out of the house through the driveway). our neighbors started parking in front of our house leaving us to park in front of our neighbors house or in front of their house. DH came home friday night and had to park in our driveway bc there were no spots - our neighbors parked in front of our house taking up 2 spots!!! he was furious...he knocked on their door to speak with them but no one answered.
my opinion was to just park in front of their house, but its a pain when we have 2 kids and he said he doesnt want to play games. he plans on speaking with them tonight
so i would go talk to them politely and tell them you need xx spots and of course you understand if guests park in front of your house for an hour or two but they shouldnt have their cars their
good luck

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I guess because I lived in the city for so many years I really don't see why its such a big deal.

Its a public street. People can park wherever they want, who cares?

I have a driveway so I have parking close to my house. If I had guests that needed to park close to my house I would park my car on the street and let them use the driveway. We have guests and sometimes other cars are parked in front of our house. My guests just park a little further down.

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