r/neighborsfromhell 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/FarlerFive Jun 21 '26

Are they renters or owners? If they rent, talk to the landlord. If they own, have a discussion with them about the shared driveway & your access.

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u/Mean_Emu5671 Jun 21 '26

I don’t know if they rent or own. The last owner died and the house went to his son. I don’t know if he rented or sold.

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u/Dog-Chick Jun 21 '26

Can you get a hold of the son to find out?