Question:
The units have 2 car garages and associated driveways. My neighbors (husband, wife and 1 adult son) have 2 motor vehicles, 2 suvs. There is ample room to park both vehicles on/in their designated parking area. the son parks his vehicle on the opposite(wrong) side of the street in front of a fire hydrant. The fire hydrant is located in the area on the right front side of my unit so the vehicle is continually parked in front of my unit also making garbage pickup and mail delivery somewhat challenging. The personnel picking up and delivering have not complained as far as I know, but I live here.
How can I prevent this tenant from blocking the fire hydrant, parking on the wrong side of the street and hindering my trash pickup and mail delivery?
– Michael
Answer:
Hi Michael,
To address the issues caused by your neighbor’s improper parking, there are several steps you can take to resolve the situation effectively. First, check your HOA’s rules and regulations regarding parking. Many homeowner associations have strict guidelines about parking, including prohibiting vehicles from blocking fire hydrants or parking on the wrong side of the street. If such rules exist, report the violation to your HOA board or property management company. Provide details about the issue, including photos and a written description, to support your complaint.
If the HOA is unresponsive or does not have jurisdiction over this matter, you can report the fire hydrant blockage to local law enforcement or your city’s parking enforcement department. Parking in front of a fire hydrant is typically a violation of local laws, and authorities can issue a ticket or take further action to prevent recurrence. Be sure to document the situation with photos showing the vehicle obstructing the hydrant and the date and time of the violation.
Additionally, you could try addressing the matter directly with your neighbors in a polite and constructive way. Explain how the parking situation impacts you and highlight the safety concerns posed by blocking a fire hydrant. A respectful conversation might prompt them to adjust their parking habits.
If these steps do not resolve the problem, consider escalating the issue to your local city or county’s code enforcement department. Blocking fire hydrants and impeding services like mail delivery or garbage pickup are typically against municipal codes. Reporting the issue to the proper authorities may lead to enforcement actions that ensure compliance with local laws.
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