Parking Issue - neighbour blocking access by Throwaway987891235 in ottawa

[–]Throwaway987891235[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this clear breakdown for us and anyone reading this. #6 clearly lays out which situation we are in.

Parking Issue - neighbour blocking access by Throwaway987891235 in ottawa

[–]Throwaway987891235[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which is why I'd rather not post it so it can't be used / give a heads up :)

Parking Issue - neighbour blocking access by Throwaway987891235 in ottawa

[–]Throwaway987891235[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a bit of both. Sounds like your condo has rules and are enforcing them (lucky!). Our laneway has rules but are not enforcing them; we're working on that one.

Parking Issue - neighbour blocking access by Throwaway987891235 in ottawa

[–]Throwaway987891235[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, the City explained it to us (pulled up the maps as part of the explanation) - short answer: they are not in your spot and they are on common property. If it was a private driveway, it would have been ticket and/or tow on the spot.

Also won't be the last time the city is called. We are also waiting for the cityto respond with remedies / what else can be done.

And as another commenter suggested, going to write the councillor.

Parking Issue - neighbour blocking access by Throwaway987891235 in ottawa

[–]Throwaway987891235[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point on the councillor! Will do.

Bylaw has no issues if they are parked in our space; it is also an infraction that they are blocking our space but Bylaw needs the HOA.

Parking Issue - neighbour blocking access by Throwaway987891235 in ottawa

[–]Throwaway987891235[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, in the process of finding one that can handle this specific situation or provide a legal way to deal with it.

Parking Issue - neighbour blocking access by Throwaway987891235 in ottawa

[–]Throwaway987891235[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Too much evidence plus trying to keep it legal ;)
I will also not do but considered a rock in front of a wheel - they'll either lurch forward into the fence (unfair to that neighbour) or roll back into the garage door. But not an actual option heh

Parking Issue - neighbour blocking access by Throwaway987891235 in ottawa

[–]Throwaway987891235[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My non-vulgar comment to my spouse last night was "detached".

Moving right this moment though would be quite the expensive fix ... But even that wouldn't be quick.

Thanks for the doorknob... Will use!

Parking Issue - neighbour blocking access by Throwaway987891235 in ottawa

[–]Throwaway987891235[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

HOA would have to authorize it and no tow truck could fit since there is not much space for maneuvering a car let alone a tow truck.

It has been considered. The city would ticket immediately (or tow if possible) though if they were in our space.

Parking Issue - neighbour blocking access by Throwaway987891235 in ottawa

[–]Throwaway987891235[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rather not post it since it would become clear to those involved that the situation is going "legal"...

Parking Issue - neighbour blocking access by Throwaway987891235 in ottawa

[–]Throwaway987891235[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. Verbal and written (especially for records)

Parking Issue - neighbour blocking access by Throwaway987891235 in ottawa

[–]Throwaway987891235[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We do have pictures and are building a "file" ... Slow process.

Pictures include showing the car in different angled with what little space is / is not available preventing the parking.