Man goes on 'weekend bender' after what stranger left on driveway
The homeowner decided to take petty revenge after an 'entitled' stranger parked on his driveway
The homeowner made sure he was in no fit state to move his car for the 'entitled' woman (stock photo)
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A woman was taught a lesson she's unlikely to forget in a hurry after assuming she could park her car on a stranger's driveway. Some have defended the homeowner's "weekend-long" plan as a fitting response to such "entitled audacity."
The homeowner took to Reddit to share their encounter with the woman who felt "entitled" to use their empty driveway as a free parking spot. However, they hadn't anticipated the homeowner's delightfully petty plot to get revenge.
In the Reddit post, the homeowner shared: "On Friday night, I came home from work to find someone on our block was having a large party, and someone decided they were entitled to park in my driveway. Keep in mind that my driveway is a single-car width lined with a retaining wall on both sides and a garage at the end. It is essentially impossible for a tow truck to come pull them out without property damage."
They said that, due to a lack of street parking, they decided to park right behind the stranger's car that had been left on their property. They added: "A few hours later, the entitled parker was knocking at my door, demanding I move my car so she could leave."
In a follow-up comment, the homeowner claimed they would have been willing to help, had the woman not instantly chosen a "demanding tone" - despite being in the wrong to begin with. So, in response, the Reddit user made sure he was in no fit state to help, reports the Mirror.
The woman came with demands after she took over the driveway without asking - but was met with petiness (stock photo)
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The post continued: "I informed them that I had been drinking and would not move my car. The entitled parker then decides to call the police to get them to force me to move.
"When the police knocked on my door, I made sure to grab a beer from the fridge before I answered to talk to the officer. I had informed him that, after I got home, I was unwinding and had been drinking and was in no shape to drive.
"At this point, their hands were tied because they couldn't tow her car out, I'm in no shape to drive, and I'm legally parked in my driveway.
"I ended up telling the entitled parker that, since it is a long weekend, I would be on a weekend-long bender and they could come move my car after I go to work on Tuesday." In a mischievous follow-up comment, the homeowner revealed to Reddit: "It's also snowing where I am - so I'm thinking about going to scrape my car off to make it look like I had gone out and they missed their opportunity!"
The homeowner found someone had helped themselves to his private parking spot (stock photo)
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Readers were quick to share their views on the situation, and one said: "The absolute entitled audacity to park in someone else's driveway without permission! I would have taken an Uber to work on Tuesday just as an extra f**k you."
Another added: "I feel bad if I park in front of someone's house, I would never presume to just pull on in!" Someone else put: "This is the pettiest revenge ever, and we appreciate your efforts."
A fourth person wrote: "A valuable lesson is being taught to this woman. Do not park in other people's driveways. I'm sure she'll remember this for the rest of her life. " Another Reddit user wrote: "Excellent work, OP. But honestly, who the f**k thinks it's okay to park in someone else's driveway?"
And, one more put: "The balls it takes to call the police after you illegally parked in someone's driveway! That's basically calling the cops on yourself!"
What are your legal rights if someone parks on your driveway in the UK?
Coming back to find someone else's motor blocking your drive can be stressful. But, before you think about ringing for help, there's a legal grey area that might let this kind of behaviour slide.
The RAC explains that although no criminal legislation stops anyone from using your driveway without consent, they're technically trespassing since your driveway forms part of your property. However, trespassing counts as a civil matter rather than criminal, meaning police lack the power to make arrests.
Guidance urges people to "keep calm" and "not let the situation escalate". They also recommend that homeowners should "never take the law into their own hands" or turn to "stoop to revenge tactics that could get you prosecuted."
A persistent problem with someone parking on your driveway could make it to civil court
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People in this situation might want to think about launching civil proceedings for trespassing, since courts possess the authority to have the vehicle removed from your drive. An alternative option involves making a legal claim for nuisance conduct on grounds that the motorist is interfering with your use and enjoyment of your property.
However, pursuing a legal case can be a potentially costly affair. Court fees are a significant outlay, varying from £35 to over £10,000, contingent on the value of the claim.
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Additionally, there are costs for solicitor and barrister services, expert witness charges, and expenses related to travel, photocopying, and potential loss of earnings. Take this into consideration before pursuing a legal battle.
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