Question:
If you lived in an apartement building that had a wrap-a-round drive way, would you be selfish enough to?
2010-03-23 01:01:21 UTC
block one entrance/exit?

This dipstick that lives upstairs insists that he has to keep his vehicle there because the only way to start it would be to catch it in gear (it's on a slight slope). I took the opportunity to address the subject with him again this morning (it's 4 am here, this was at 3 am) due to an accident that had occurred here where the fire truck that arrived in the parking lot was too large to simply turn around and go out the way it came in. I stated again, that his vehicle was proving a hazard, his reply was I'm not moving it because I have to catch it in gear and the people who lived here before blocked it up to. Wtf does that have to do with now, they did it so it's ok for me.

Anywho, would you ever be this selfish?

If not, how would you handle a prat like this?

I am pretty sure of my course of action, I am pretty sure the landlord is going to hear about this tomorrow.
Seven answers:
misslabeled
2010-03-30 07:58:06 UTC
If he has an assigned parking space he should be parking in it. Usually when there is a wraparound driveway, it's something the city required or recommended because of traffic hazards pulling in and out of that spot. The guy is just making excuses. It doesn't matter what people did before. That didn't make it right then and it doesn't make it right now.



I definitely think this is something you need to take up with the landlord. He clearly parks there for convenience to himself, convenience to anyone else be damned. He needs to repair his vehicle if it doesn't start properly and get out of the driveway.
2010-03-23 01:25:29 UTC
In California the parking lot laws are very specific so that fire vehicles can maneuver around safety, without getting trapped, etc. It sounds like you are correct about this being a hazard. Take some pictures, go to the landlord, and tell the landlord you feel your safety and that of the rest of the tenants is as stake. If the car isn't removed, that you intend to notify the fire department, AND their insurance company. That should get you an answer, at least, or they'll tell you it is none of your business.
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2010-03-23 03:16:09 UTC
Since you've already talked to him unsuccessfully, talk to the landlord. I would think that what he is doing is illegal anyway and against the rules of your apartment building. Your example about the fire truck is one of the reasons that he shouldn't be blocking any entrance or exit. Also the fire truck would need to get in if there were ever a fire in your apartment building.
CrackerJack250
2010-03-23 01:18:48 UTC
No I wouldn't be that selfish, seems like that dude needs a new car and he shouldn't be driving a half broken down car anyway, it could be hazardous to him as well as others. Far as how would I handle a dude like that, I'd probably get the landlord and ask permission to call a tow truck so that piece of junk aint taking up space.
Erin
2010-03-28 14:31:36 UTC
The only time I would ever do so is if I was unloading or loading my car and where I parked on the driveway was closest to my car. I would, of course, move my car as quickly as possible, to minimize the inconvenience.



However, in your situation, I would speak to the landlord. Since you've spoken to your neighbor before and not gotten anywhere, it's time for your landlord to handle it.
Huggy B
2010-03-23 01:03:51 UTC
Simple. Get him to reverse his car in during the daylight hours -then, when he is leaving in the morning his car will be facing the right way for him to 'catch' the gear.
Sir Jam
2010-03-23 01:26:08 UTC
Why doesn't somebody think of calling the police?


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