Open residentual car park

[tbates2614]

I live in an area with an open car park for the surrounding houses. On the deeds of my property it clearly states on the plan that I own the parking bay outside my property.

The problem is most of the properties are rentals and most of the residents have 2 cars and are not aware of who owns what - its never bothered me about parking in my own bay as I have always managed to park somewhere in the car park until now.

I get home at night all the car park is full and I have to park on the road.

Any ideas what I can do without appearing to be awkward?

Regards

[Eve]

Could you get notices put about about them being private parking spaces or a lockable bollard in so no-one can park in your space when you aren't there?

We have issues in our flat car park as we get people who used to live there parking there and we assume guests of other people who live there (it's code and key fob entry).

Someone has put a lockable bollard in (if flattens when you put your car in) which seems to work brilliantly.

[Eve]

Some here...

http://www.barriersdirect.co.uk/categories/1_p arking_posts

If you own it it shouldn't be a problem unless there are any restrictions on the use of the property (eg in your lease if it's leasehold or the developer or successor if relatively new build).

In which case maybe have a chat with the Landlord or managing agents first as they may be able to help.

[EmEd1984]

hm...not without appearing awkward, i see your problem :Z
you could get in touch with the landlord of the rented properties? he/she probably isn't aware him/herself, but i would suggest it's up to him/her to inform the tenants that that space is yours as per the deeds (!)

failing that, a tin of white paint to slop your number on your space should do the trick ;)

chances are the tenants will be embarassed they didn't realise and have been inconveniencing you all this time...hopefully...

[Buenchico]

Many of the properties on the estate I live on have similar 'private' parking areas. Some people simply paint their house number on the road (or place a numbered sign on the verge by their parking space). However, in some parking areas, somebody has obviously taken on the job of systematically labelling the parking places.

So, if you want an 'individual' approach, you could simply find a way to label your own space. However, to gain the approval of your neighbours (who may be experiencing similar problems to your own) why not consider taking on the task of labelling all of the spaces around your own parking bay?

I suggest putting a standard letter through your neighbours' letterboxes along the lines of the following:
"Dear neighbour,
As you're probably aware, each property in this area has its own allocated parking area, defined in the deeds to the property. Also, as you're also doubtless aware, there are sometimes problems with finding a parking space. It's my intention to label my own space by painting the house number on the road but I'd also be happy to label your parking space, in a similar manner, if you'd be kind enough to let me know which bay is allocated to your property. I look forward to hearing from you, in the hope that we can work together to solve the current parking problems'.

Such a letter offers nothing other than cordiality and cooperation but, at the same time, it makes it clear that you're determined to retain your right to park in your own 'private' space.

Chris

[Twenty20]

I suggest you just mark your own parking space and dont get involved with marking other peoples which will only lead to problems. You can do this with a sign or, if you actually own the space, you can buy road marking paint and number templates.

You cant really blame people for parking in spaces where there is no clear indication of who owns them.