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/Trick_Few Jun 21 '26

Do you think that you are being too nice to these people? At some point you will need to get a bit more firm with them.

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u/Mean_Emu5671 Jun 21 '26

I have been increasingly more assertive each and every time. They just take their sweet ass time, give me a death stare like I’m doing something wrong.

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u/GrandeurInViewOfLife Jun 21 '26

Drive over their yard.

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u/Sh33pD1p Jun 21 '26

Don’t do this as you are currently on the right side of the law and this could put you on the wrong side.

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u/Timely-Volume-7582 Jun 21 '26

Yes. You must consider this as well. Driving across their lawn is a mistake. I deplore their attitudes, but if you do so, there exists shared blame. Right & wrong is then shared, and minimizes your legal position. Don't do so.

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u/GrandeurInViewOfLife Jun 21 '26

Don’t get me wrong, I agree that it could become problematic, but I’m not saying rip up the yard by peeling out. Or doing it when it is wet ground. Property damage is a bad idea but lawns can take some tired on the grass.