[poshgirl]

Have posted before on this subject but situation has got worse due to new ones arriving.

Firstly, the ones with the constant need to have washer/dryer on, have now got a new one and for 8/11 days it's been on constantly, sometimes until 1130pm Also think nothing of letting stuff fall out of their windows onto my patio, then moan because I've returned it to them.

Now, getting access problems. There's a communal driveway that leads to 7 properties and a garage block. New occupants of house think space in front of garages is their overspill carpark. Have put them right, politely, on that one. So now, to access their drive they use that area or my parking space to turn round. Last week watched him drive over my front lawn so he could reverse onto his drive.

Also had problems with broadband engineers who think they have the right to park where they like, with no consideration to residents. When politely asked to move, there's many reasons why they shouldn't. The latest event has caused the biggest problem. Wanted to get my car out of garage but van parked in front. When I asked engineer how long he would be, he didn't know. Then politely advised him the area was residents only. In frustration, I took to social media for a general moan about inconsiderate parking.

One neighbour then told me to grow up because of what I'd said. She's the one who a few weeks ago, placed a note on police car windscreen because it was blocking carpark entrance. Obviously, I didn't know the content but guessed by policeman's reaction. She believes it's her right to have people park where they like because there are no signs up on the garage area. She's seen me (and other residents) getting car out/putting it away so that excuse doesn't hold up. Last time she saw me, didn't speak and practically ran to her property.

Have had problems with tenants before, who feel they can "take over". Problem is she's living there with boyfriend who is owners' son. His mother has taken to social media questioning my stance; only realised who it was after I'd posted response. Father visited to cut lawn but didn't come to speak to me. Have decided that when he returns, I'll have a chat with him.

Sorry for long vent. Am fed up with living here but can't afford to move. More and more properties are becoming rentals. It's not like it used to be where we all owned our properties and respected each other. Know that sounds snobby but am not alone in that view. Struggling with a few physical and mental issues at the moment which haven't helped. As for social media, well this one in particular, I'm done.

[rechu]

I'm really sorry you are dealing with this. I understand Where my husband and I used to live, we had so many neighbor problems. It was terrible. Parking was one big issue. We ended up having to park several blocks away from the house to avoid conflict with the bully next door. He also ran an electric saw for 8-9 hours a day. We called him Sawman. In general, people there were increasingly disrespectful of each other.

We were lucky that we were able to move. I'm sorry that's not possible for you. It seems like the housing situation is tough and getting worse everywhere. In this country, investment groups are buying up entire floors in new condominium buildings and renting them out, making it harder for people to buy their own place.

I hope talking to the owner gets some results.

[poshgirl]

Thanks Rechu

Having a better day today, physically and mentally. Tidied up house, mostly bedroom putting away clothes. Yesterday's aches and pains could be stress related.

Am not holding breath for owner to appear again soon. Will be better to let the dust settle. Not even tempted to look at social media account (now deleted anyway).

[Rive.]

It's not snobby, it really sucks to have disrespectful and in your case also, hypocritical neighbours..

[poshgirl]

Thanks Rive

This particular neighbour has had the opportunity to talk to me today but has not done so. "No parking" stickers for garage door have arrived. Waiting for panel to dry before attaching. Will explain my action to the more reasonable neighbours when I see them.

Dealing with situation calmly has better impact. Not cultivating her air of self-importance.