The incident unfolded when the woman’s neighbour, who had three cars and limited parking space, decided to park two of his cars on the road instead of his driveway.
Initially, this arrangement didn’t pose a problem until the neighbour started parking his car in front of the woman’s driveway, claiming that he didn’t want to “clog up” the road.
Venting her frustration on Reddit, the woman explained: “I live in a quiet street with small houses, each having a parking spot. Most people who own multiple cars park them parallel in front of their houses.”
The woman and her husband didn’t own a car themselves, as they worked from home and preferred public transportation. However, their neighbour, who owned three cars, couldn’t accommodate all of them in his driveway.
Seeking a solution, he approached their next-door neighbour, who also didn’t drive, and asked if he could park one of his cars outside her house. She agreed, but the entitled neighbour, in an attempt to avoid blocking his other car, started parking right in front of the woman’s driveway.
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While the woman admitted that she wouldn’t have minded if he had asked for permission beforehand, she still would have needed him to move his car occasionally. She explained: “My family often visits, and if they come by car, he usually blocks our driveway. We have to ask him to move, and every time he acts as if we’re inconveniencing him.”
The situation escalated when the woman received a job promotion that required her to work in person three times a week. Consequently, she and her husband decided it was time to purchase a car. They bought a practical vehicle and parked it in their designated spot. However, the next morning, they discovered that the entitled neighbour had once again blocked their exit.
Frustrated, the woman rang the neighbour’s doorbell persistently, despite the early hour of 6am. When he finally emerged, she firmly requested him to move his car and refrain from parking there in the future. The neighbour became defensive as if she was asking him for a massive favor. Undeterred, she reminded him that while their next-door neighbour allowed him to park in front of her house, it was her driveway that he was blocking.
In an attempt to teach him a lesson, the woman and her husband decided to take matters into their own hands. They noticed that the neighbour had left his car unlocked, so they released the handbrake and gently pushed the car to the middle of the street, directly in front of his driveway. To ensure he got the message, they left a note on his windshield, warning him of a potential tow truck in the future. They also taped over his doorbell, causing it to continuously ring, before swiftly making their exit.
Since then, the entitled neighbour hasn’t parked in front of the woman’s driveway again. While he hasn’t confronted her about the incident, he seems to have learned his lesson.
The woman’s story gained attention on social media, with many users applauding her for her bold actions. One user commented: “These are the stories I live for. I aspire to be as courageous as you one day.” Another user added: “High fives to you for standing up for yourself!”
Another user praised her handling of the situation, saying: “That is awesome! You dealt with the problem in a clever way. He will definitely think twice before blocking your driveway again!” One more user humorously remarked: “That ding dong ditch is the perfect topping on your revenge cake.”
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