plasticmaster wrote:
2012Coleman wrote:
So the people that told you that they would not move are already not your friendly type of neighbor so you shouldn't care about pi$$ing them off. I don't have the same types around me, but I did have the same issue, except they park in front of my house, and I need the entire width of the street to get backed in. So here is what I did - I went to the houses around me and told them that although I don't mind them parking on the street in front of my house, I need the space when I'm backing my camper in. Now, If I come home with it, and cars are parked in front, I still have to knock on doors, but there is no issue.
In your case, after being told no, I'd simply add in that I'd hate to get the HOA involved as parking in the street isn't allowed, but parking my camper in my driveway for X amount of time is allowed. I can come over and advise you the day before I bring it home - OK? Then give them a have a nice day.
If that doesn't work, call the HOA.
So this works if they are home to answer the door whwn you knock. However, what do you do if you come home and they are parked in the street, but no one answers the door when you knock? This has been my experience with 2 different neighbors several times.
You need to have it figured out before you come home with the TT. You can either be somewhat passive aggressive or just live with it. The point of it is your following the HOA rules, the street parkers are not. Inform them in the nicest way possible - by letter if needed, that you need to have access to your driveway. If your HOA doesn't respond, inform the board that you will be consulting with a real estate attorney as to why HOA rules seem to apply to you, but not others. That actually solved an issue I was having not related to RV parking.
If you can't do that, then follow the advice given by toedtoes. Like I said these people already don't seem to like you - so do what is necessary to get it done and don't give up. Meanwhile, wave at them in a friendly manner and kill them with kindness.
Good luck.
