Roommates and I live in the same townhouse. All spaces in the parking lot are numbered with the address. There are always two spaces with the same addresses. I'm paying the most for the master bedroom and also had to pay for the parking space. I been told in the beginning and on the landlord's word that this reserved parking space is for me. On many occurences now, I've seen my roommates park in it and not an apology or word to me why they park there. I been very angry and upset. I have tried to suck it up and find a nearby space, but it's getting to me everyday. I have a bad temper and can swear harsh words. I thought about keying their car, spray paint, being childish. The other space is reserved for them, yet they still have to yank mine. I want a rent reduction! I have not gone to the landlord about it. What should I do first?
2007-07-11 18:27:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Talk to your roomates and see if they understand that that spot is for you. If yes, then tell them to stop parking in your space. You are paying for it, not them. Next time they park there, go inside and tell them to move it. Maybe a time or two more and the next time, call management and tell them someone is parked in your spot again and want them towed. Don't cuss or swear or mess up their car. Tell them to get it out of your space and get it out now. Once you stand up for yourself, they will take the hint. If not, have it towed. They don't respect you and you're letting them get away with it. You can be very nice about telling them to move it, just be serious about it. They are taking advantage of you.
2007-07-11 18:54:52 · answer #1 · answered by towanda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, the first step is talk to them. I have a temper too so I know how easy it is to jump a few steps. Cool down first. Talk to them later. Or, pull your car up next to your roommates car, run into your apartment, and ask them to move. Do they know that is your spot and that you pay for it?
If they continue to park there I would charge them whatever you pay for that parking spot. If all else fails, talk to your landlord. Tell them that you will not be paying for the spot any longer since you don't have exclusive use of it.
You can also have someones car towed if they are in your space. Simply tell your roommate that you didn't know it was his car. Well, good luck. The situation sucks all around.
2007-07-12 05:10:17 · answer #2 · answered by mirah_music 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try controlling your temper and discuss frankly with roommate and should easily settle problem!
2007-07-12 01:33:38 · answer #3 · answered by Hari O 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem with any prank is that they will suspect you, but
confront them maturely about it, I was going to tell you about a nasty (but safe and damage free)form of revenge but I suspect the "powers that be" would pull my plug!
2007-07-12 03:10:44 · answer #4 · answered by vlvtnrbt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your quarrel is with your roommates, not with your landlord. Have you talked to them about this?
2007-07-12 01:47:52 · answer #5 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you didnt make that clear? when you all started.....and didnt make them move, the 1st time they parked there..
Theyve figured out they can run over you, because you didnt draw a line in the sand......
2007-07-12 09:38:24 · answer #6 · answered by DennistheMenace 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh forgoodnesssake, "You gotta move your car." How hard is that? Crybaby.
2007-07-12 09:26:22 · answer #7 · answered by NeighborLady 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋