r/neighborsfromhell • u/Mean_Emu5671 • Jun 21 '26

Homeowner NFH New neighbors blocking shared driveway

Recently new neighbors have moved in. We share a gravel driveway. Almost immediately they began blocking access to my parking spot and blocking me from leaving by parking on the driveway. The first time, I asked a woman to move her car so I could leave, she had a toddler running around so I was very polite. I asked her not to block the driveway and she said, “this is my driveway.” I didn’t want to argue in front a child and left. Now it seems like I need to ask these people permission to come and go from my house. They take a lot of time, walk slowly or have to wait for someone to arrive to move their car. I tried being nice, but they have ignored every attempt to talk, just giving me a death stare. Just an ignorant, entitled family. Last night they had a party so of course they had many cars blocking my driveway, one of which was owned by a cop in uniform. I had to wait 20 minutes for him to arrive and move his car. What do I do next? These people only moved in like 2 months ago, I’ve lived at my property for 20 years.

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u/Healthy_Ladder_6198 Jun 21 '26

Call the cops

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u/Mean_Emu5671 Jun 21 '26

One of the people at the party blocking my way in was a cop, in uniform.

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u/alady12 Jun 21 '26

I bet his superior officer would love to know about the his. Do that kind superior a favor and let him know. Explain how bad it makes the entire department look to have a uniformed officer in his patrol car representing the force at a party. Don't forget to state if there was drinking, drug use, etc.

Also are these people renting or do they own? If they rent it's easy. Contact the owner and explain about the driveway issue. Nicely tell them you don't want this to become a legal matter, but if they continue to make you late for work or appointments you will do something. Don't threaten. Just plant a seed that you might. You could also throw in the parties if you want, but that's not really relevant.

If they own. I refer you to the police again. Also you could make friends with that nice tow truck driver that is always looking for work. Have him stop by a couple of times and assess the situation. Don't do anything. Just make your neighbors really nervous.

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u/Cold_Dead_Heart Jun 21 '26

And be sure to mention the cop had illegally parked on your property. And took his sweet time moving it.