I have a relatively new neighbor that has moved in next door. We live middle-class neighborhood and the developer's covenants prohibit parking campers, boats, etc... out on the street. Well, the nieghbor apparently does not know this or does not care, and he parks his new boat in the street. The kicker is, he parks it in front of my house, not his. First, am I being unreasonable in not wanting his boat in front of my house? Second, what would you do to fix the issue: call the city, call the developer and ask to have the covenants enforced, or talk to the neighbor?
2007-05-24 12:21:20 · 15 answers · asked by Dave H 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Talk to the neighbour nicely and calmly and advise him of the rules. If he continues to ignore the rules, then and only then report him. You are not being unreasonable not wanting it parked in front of your hours. Why is he parking it in front of your house and not his own? People are going to get the wrong idea and think this boat is yours and report you to the authorities if they don't realize the boat is not yours... No you gotta n1p this in the butt right away and deal with it civilly. And to add, if you do report him and he gets p1ssed off well that's his tough luck right - and no you are not a snob for doing the right thing. It may cause some tensness among neighbours, but you are not a snob.
2007-05-24 13:17:27 · answer #1 · answered by morrigansstar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would first talk to the neighbor about your concerns, because you should not be in limbo when you talk to the developers or city, and he says that he was not informed of your concerns. Document your confrontation by stating the time, date. If it is possible, record it by video or a recording device. (This will be helpful if he is not responsive.) Approach him calmly and tell him about the rules, and that you wish for him not to park his boat in the street at all, even if it is not in front of your house. Make it clear to him that it is not a issue of its location on the street, but a question of whether he is permitted to park his boating vehicle. If he is not responsive, contact your developer and/ or city. If this does not work, think about finding legal consultation. I hope that you can solve it with your neighbor first, and this does not become the straw that breaks the camel's back for your neighborly relationship. Good luck!
2007-05-24 12:37:03 · answer #2 · answered by Abysschick 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No you aren't being unreasonable. What are your cities parking rules? Some cities say vehicles must be moved every 48 hours or they are in violation of the abandoned vehicle ordinance. I would suggest you remind the neighbor about the covenant and suggest that 'he' find a storage lot for his boat.
2007-05-24 12:31:27 · answer #3 · answered by professorc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you are most definitely not being unreasonable. Nobody wants a big old honkin' boat parked in front of their house. I would call the developer and bring this to his attention and let him handle it. If the issue is not resolved after calling the developer, I would politely ask my neighbor to park his boat in front of his own house.
2007-05-24 14:23:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Listen, you moved into a "restricted neighborhood" for a reason, right? I mean, we all want our neighborhood to look nice - I live in a neighborhood with SUPER strict covenants (we have to get permission for a basketball goal) so I know where you are coming from. I think you can personally be a little mad b/c he is parking his boat in front of your house - UGH. I think you should call your homeowners association - they will send him a letter and "remind" him of the covenants and restricitons he signed when he moved in - and give him a date to move it by - if not, he will get fined for each offense. I wouldn't bother to talk to him - it can't go well.
2007-05-24 12:40:49 · answer #5 · answered by abby 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your neighbors are brand new, and it would be in your best interest (in my opinion) to start things off on the right foot. These neighbors could very well turn out to be good friends in the future! I would be hesitant to approach them about this and potentially start things off poorly.
I would call the homowner's association and leave an anonymous message asking them to please make sure the new neighbors have received a copy of the covenants, as it appears they are unaware that they can not park recreational vehicles in the street.
2007-05-24 13:42:53 · answer #6 · answered by western b 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should probably ask him to move it first. It's only polite. Do it in a way that makes it seem like you're only looking out for him: Tell him that you'd hate it if his new boat got banged up by all the kids that drive through there. You might make an ally out of him instead of a frustration. If he persists in it, it's best to call the city.
2007-05-24 12:30:53 · answer #7 · answered by yeahyeah 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Well, technically the street in from of your house is not your property. The 1st stop would be to talk to the neighbor. Maybe he doesn't know, then call the developer as it is their law that you shouldn't park campers on the street. They may decide to call the police to enforce it.
2007-05-24 12:27:39 · answer #8 · answered by punch 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Talk to the neighbor.
The best route for you to go is to soft peddle this rather to call the city, developer, etc.
He may not know that he can't park it there. I find it's easier to give someone the benefit of the doubt.
Good luck.
2007-05-24 12:35:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anna Lynn 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would talk with the neighbor like I would want them to do with me. You said yourself they may not know the rules, so why make it such an issue?
To me, you sound like you want people to tell you to call the city etc.
You do that and you truly are a snob. Why do you think there are so many neighbors hating neighbors?
It is because they take the road that most appeals to them and report any infraction immediately wether or not the person is good.
Good luck, but I doubt you will heed my advice, so tata!
2007-05-24 12:45:59 · answer #10 · answered by Star 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋