A recent incident shared online recounts the story of a woman who resorted to having her neighbor’s car towed after persistent parking infringements on her own driveway. Here’s her account of the situation.

The Intrusion on Her Driveway

Upon returning home from work, the woman discovered her neighbor’s car parked on her driveway, leaving her perplexed. She politely approached her neighbor and requested that the car be moved, to which the neighbor complied.

Her Husband’s Plea Ignored

The following day, the woman’s husband returned home from work earlier and found the neighbor’s car once again occupying their driveway. Annoyed, he approached the neighbor, requesting her cooperation. Surprisingly, the neighbor dismissed the request, claiming it wasn’t her responsibility as it wasn’t her own house.

A Repeated Offense

Though the husband reported that the neighbor had been apologetic and promptly moved her car, the situation repeated itself on the third day. After a doctor’s appointment, the woman returned home to find the neighbor’s car once again encroaching on her driveway.

Confronting the Neighbor

Baffled by the ongoing issue, the woman decided to address the problem directly with her neighbor. However, the neighbor seemed oblivious to the impact of her actions and responded with a baffled “What do you mean?” The woman sternly explained that they had repeatedly requested her not to park on their driveway and questioned why she continued to do so.

The Neighbor’s Explanation

Finally, the neighbor admitted that her own driveway was occupied by a large camper, leaving insufficient space to park her car. She reluctantly revealed the reason behind her repeated intrusion.

Presenting an Ultimatum

Feeling exasperated, the woman informed her neighbor that alternative parking arrangements needed to be made, as she could no longer use their driveway. The neighbor was explicitly warned that if she parked there again, her car would be towed.

The Warning Ignored

Despite yet another apology and promise from the neighbor that the issue would not recur, the couple returned from dinner days later only to find the neighbor’s car once again occupying their driveway.

Taking Action: The Tow and the Bill

Determined to enforce the consequences, the woman decided that enough was enough. She discussed her plan with her husband, and they promptly had the neighbor’s car towed. To add further weight to their stance, the woman handed the towing bill directly to the neighbor. Regrettably, their once-amicable relationship has now soured.

The Neighbor’s Counterclaim

In response, the neighbor left a note in the woman’s mailbox, accusing her of being melodramatic and demanding repayment for the towing bill. She expressed her belief that the situation could have been handled maturely rather than resorting to childish measures.

Seeking Internet Opinions

The woman turned to the internet for feedback, seeking validation for her actions. A supportive user remarked, “NTA. Three warnings not to do it, last one a clear final warning ‘do it again and you get towed,’ and she did it again and got towed. Unless someone else is parking her car there for her and not telling her, this is all on her, and even if that’s the case, none of it is on you.”

Another commenter wrote, “Yeah, they’ve been nice enough. I can’t imagine the audacity of parking in a neighbor’s driveway, even once, without asking. I can’t imagine even asking, really.”