# Is there anything I can do about the guy who parks in front of my house? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [October 26, 2007, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-i-can-do-about-the-guy-who-parks-in-front-of-my-house/424151 "2007-10-26T19:43:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Myglaren](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f1d935/32.png) [@Myglaren](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Myglaren)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2007, 10:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-i-can-do-about-the-guy-who-parks-in-front-of-my-house/424151/61 "2007-10-27T10:59:51Z")
> [@](#): > > Why not park in front of THEIR house? :::Wait for it::: They have their kids’ basketball hoop set up on the sidewalk so their kids can play basketball in the street. They park in front of our house so they won’t interfere with the hoop. So park your car in front of their house. ---
**Author:** ![DSYoungEsq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c6cbf5/32.png) [@DSYoungEsq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSYoungEsq)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2007, 11:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-i-can-do-about-the-guy-who-parks-in-front-of-my-house/424151/62 "2007-10-27T11:04:38Z")
I must admit that this thread shows one thing: civility and love thy neighbor are clearly at the top of people’s minds these days… :dubious: ---
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2007, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-i-can-do-about-the-guy-who-parks-in-front-of-my-house/424151/63 "2007-10-27T14:02:00Z")
[QUOTE=Cyberhwk] While I recognize it’s perfectly legal, I don’t think it’s unreasonable for someone to want to fully enjoy their property and it’s surroundings and I understand how someone with a huge van constantly parking right in front of your property might be an eyesore. [/QUOTE] But this guy is parking there _while the OP is away at work_. How is it interfering with his right to “fully enjoy his property”? If the guy’s parking illegally by blocking the sidewalk, then call the cops. If not, I don’t see what the problem is. ---
**Author:** ![smithsb](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smithsb/32/12107_2.png) [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2007, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-i-can-do-about-the-guy-who-parks-in-front-of-my-house/424151/64 "2007-10-27T14:44:23Z")
I don’t know your crime statistics; robbery and all. Perhaps a car parked in front of your house is a deterrent (a small blessing)? Otherwise, call police with note about handicapped woman being blocked off sidewalk. THEY can leave a better note than you can. Love the bird feeder idea. ---
**Author:** ![mangeorge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d78d45/32.png) [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2007, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-i-can-do-about-the-guy-who-parks-in-front-of-my-house/424151/65 "2007-10-27T15:19:39Z")
Okay, I re-read the OP. As others have said, the sidewalk thing is not really the issue. But it is easy to resolve. Call the cops. But what the OP really doesn’t like is the other guy parking in “his” space. That’s probably one of those “suck it up and quit whining” situations. Even asking the guy not to park there is kinda pushy. ---
**Author:** ![ParentalAdvisory](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/53a042/32.png) [@ParentalAdvisory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParentalAdvisory)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2007, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-i-can-do-about-the-guy-who-parks-in-front-of-my-house/424151/66 "2007-10-27T23:04:05Z")
[QUOTE=danceswithcats] Ooh! A creative thought came to mind. Place a large bird feeder on a pole with crossarm to overhang the offending vehicle. Visitors to the feeder should result in windshield deposits of sufficient quantity to discourage (the vehicle’s) return. 😉 [/QUOTE] If he’s legally allowed to, this would be a bad idea. If it’s found to be illegal, then I fully endorse the idea. ---
**Author:** ![mangeorge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d78d45/32.png) [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2007, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-i-can-do-about-the-guy-who-parks-in-front-of-my-house/424151/67 "2007-10-28T00:00:03Z")
[QUOTE=danceswithcats] Ooh! A creative thought came to mind. Place a large bird feeder on a pole with crossarm to overhang the offending vehicle. Visitors to the feeder should result in windshield deposits of sufficient quantity to discourage (the vehicle’s) return. 😉 [/QUOTE] Heh heh, I’d forgotten about this one, till **ParentalAdvisory** reminded me on p2. Suggestion: Raw meat, including fish, looks and smells really yummy to crows and gulls. You want deposits? That’ll do it. ---
**Author:** ![anson2995](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c77e96/32.png) [@anson2995](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anson2995)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2007, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-i-can-do-about-the-guy-who-parks-in-front-of-my-house/424151/68 "2007-10-28T00:42:16Z")
[QUOTE=brownsfan] I’d get up as early as I had to and just ask his intrusive ass what the hell’s going on. Just wait for him and ask him. No need to be nice. No need to be rude. Just approach him like you expect a damn good answer, and your problem should be solved. Face-to-face trumps a note. Worked for me in similar (not identical) scenarios. If that doesn’t work, it’s time to call the cops. If _that_ doesn’t work, it’s time to move, if it bothers you that much. [/QUOTE] This is getting ridiculous. Taking offense because someone parks in front of your house is simply unreasonable. Don’t confront the guy. Don’t harass him or vandalize his car. Just take a moment to realize that other people have a right to use the streets in front of your house. What’s next? Complaining about people who walk down the sidewalk? ---
**Author:** ![mangeorge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d78d45/32.png) [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2007, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-i-can-do-about-the-guy-who-parks-in-front-of-my-house/424151/69 "2007-10-28T00:49:31Z")
[QUOTE=anson2995] This is getting ridiculous. Taking offense because someone parks in front of your house is simply unreasonable. Don’t confront the guy. Don’t harass him or vandalize his car. Just take a moment to realize that other people have a right to use the streets in front of your house. What’s next? Complaining about people who walk down the sidewalk? [/QUOTE] This means no shitting on his car either, huh. ---
**Author:** ![ParentalAdvisory](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/53a042/32.png) [@ParentalAdvisory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParentalAdvisory)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2007, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-i-can-do-about-the-guy-who-parks-in-front-of-my-house/424151/70 "2007-10-28T01:50:20Z")
[QUOTE=ParentalAdvisory] If he’s legally allowed to [PARK there]… [/QUOTE] Just to clear up any confusion, I didn’t mean if “he’s allowed to hang a bird feeder”. ---
**Author:** ![mangeorge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d78d45/32.png) [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2007, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-i-can-do-about-the-guy-who-parks-in-front-of-my-house/424151/71 "2007-10-28T01:58:47Z")
[QUOTE=ParentalAdvisory] Just to clear up any confusion, I didn’t mean if “he’s allowed to hang a bird feeder”. [/QUOTE] I admit to confusion. I took your statement to mean exactly the opposite of your intent. Now all is clear. ---
**Author:** ![Colibri](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/colibri/32/1841_2.png) [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2007, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-i-can-do-about-the-guy-who-parks-in-front-of-my-house/424151/72 "2007-10-28T02:30:10Z")
Since it seems that no further input suitable for GQ is about to be forthcoming, I’m going to close this thread. Colibri General Questions Moderator [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-i-can-do-about-the-guy-who-parks-in-front-of-my-house/424151.md?page=3)