I live downstairs from a grown man. We have a huge parking lot, about 10 spaces .. only my sister, I and this man live there. We are all grown adults.
He usually parks in the end spot closest to his walkway upstairs, but there are no "defined" parking spots. A couple of times within a few months time period, a friend parked in "his spot" overnight .. instead of asking me or my sister kindly, which he does see us in passing frequently, he decides to call the landlord and complain and "tell on us" like a 2 year old over his "imaginary" parking space. The landlord was actually embarrased to call and tell me he called over such a trivial matter.
Since he stooped to such ridiculously low behavior, I am thinking of putting some nice long nails in his parking spot.. so he can park there any time he wants!
Is this a bad idea? Any other ideas? Egg his car?
The guy seems really DUMB! I don't think he would even suspect me or my sister being involved
2007-01-30 05:57:51 · 20 answers · asked by Reserved 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Let there be one idiot and not two. Just park where you want
2007-01-30 06:06:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Two wrongs are two wrongs, and you are really upset right now. Don't do something that will make you feel badly about yourself in the long run.
Yes, his behavior is very immature, and it is so sad that some people are like that. A friend of mine has a saying that really helped me: "That man needs a real good leaving alone, and you're just the person who can give him one."
Your landlord has said the parking belongs to no one, and that's all you need. I think it would be best to park in any place you like, but you must consider the consequences when you do. Do you want to live with less stress? Find a parking place that is convenient for you, but doesn't ruffle the feathers of the old fart.
He obviously has more problems than a parking place, and given half the chance, he will most certainly take it out on you and your sister. If there is a reason you need to use that particular parking space, then by all means, use it, but don't be upset when he acts like a bitter old man. On the other hand, you could say, "hello," and smile at him when you pass. This will get his goat more than anything else you can do to him because he is looking for someone to take his bitterness out on. You don't need his stuff. I would imagine you have enough to worry about without him adding to the mix, and he can make your life miserable to the point that you will want to move in order to get away from him. Is he worth that? He isn't worth your time or effort, and he wouldn't be getting to you as much as he is if you weren't concerned about something else that is bothering you right now. The man is acting like a spoiled rotten kid, but you have an opportunity here, and that is to grow past it. You can't change him. You can however, change the way you choose to look at it. You're the one with all the power here, and he is the victim because he is stuck in his unresolved stuff. People who are happy with themselves and the world don't behave that way. Feel sorry for the old man because he's trapped in his negative attitude, and you aren't. Good luck, and good parking!
2007-01-30 14:31:11 · answer #2 · answered by annie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know why the landlord even called you. If I had recieved that call from a tenant in a building without assigned parking, I would have told him to hit the bricks. The only thing you need to do is keep doing what you are doing. If you want to irritate him, park in "his spot" every chance you get and when the landord calls again, ask him/her if there has been a change in the parking arrangements you weren't aware of. If not, don't change your behavior. Or you could take the high road and let it go.
2007-01-30 14:07:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
DO NPOT stoop to his level ..it is a very bad idea he will figure that out that YOU put them since its the only the three of you that live there let him have his spot and when your friends come over make you tell them NOT to park there..please be the better person..if his tires go flat because of nails he will call the police and the first question the police are going to ask who else lives in the apt complex..and they will come directly to you and your sister, and then he could not only sue you for the damage,it wil be done with melicious intent and will coast you more than the cost of the tires
2007-01-30 14:11:52 · answer #4 · answered by nas88car300 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Even though he was acting like a child what he did was not illegal. You need to be the bigger person and just let it go. If you put nails in his tires, or do anything else to his car he can have you arrested and then you could end up being evicted. It's not worth it because of a parking spot. Just tell your friends not to park there. It's not a big deal to walk a couple of extra steps.
2007-01-30 15:39:23 · answer #5 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why, oh why, would you do this? It only shows that you are more childish than him. It will escalate things and could even up having you arrested, sued, or evicted. Not worth it. You may think him dumb, but he seems like the kind of person that would blame you even if you didn't do it.
Calm down and remind yourself that people can be stupid and selfish.
In the situation, even though it isn't officially his spot, he clearly feels ownership over it. Give it to him. That's right: let him have the spot.
Tell your friends not to park in that space. Tell your friends that your neighbor is a big baby, roll your eyes, and have them move their car.
Let him win. In the process, you avoid further trouble and have the knowledge that YOU are the adult.
2007-01-30 14:08:40 · answer #6 · answered by Jay 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I honestly wouldn't do anything to his vehicle. He will know it was you and may retaliate. If the parking spots are assigned, then there isn't a thing he can do about it except complain and whine. He can whine all he wants to the landlord. It should be first come first serve.
2007-01-30 14:09:23 · answer #7 · answered by Jen G 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he wants to act like a child about it just say, "First come, first serve." and leave it at that. Unless he has his name on the spot and he bought the land for it, he doesn't own a silly parking spot. So he has to park 5 feet away. Big deal.
2007-01-30 14:03:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Number one, if you think he won't know it was you who did something to his car, think again. Why would you do something childish, not to mention illegal, just to get back at him? If there are so many parking spots why did your friend park in his spot? Just tell people when they come to visit you not to park in his spot, simple. Why do you want to get sued over some dumb sh** or even go to jail? It's not worth it.
2007-01-30 14:09:53 · answer #9 · answered by frigginhilarious 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No! Why stoop to his level. And if your landlord was so embarrassed, why did he even call you? Why didn't he just tell the guy, Hey we don't have designated spots. Get over it. Don't do anything nasty, you will regret it.
2007-01-30 14:06:34 · answer #10 · answered by gymfreak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand the temptation, but do not retaliate in a juvenile way. Park in his spot whenever you can and let the landlord deal with it. If the landlord calls you, tellhim/her that youtr understanding is that these spaces are unassigned and that he/she should inform the other tenant of that.
2007-01-30 14:20:21 · answer #11 · answered by DrB 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋