Private Parking Space Being Abused

[bond]

I own a private parking space in a parking bay outside a small block of flats, each space in the bay belongs to the leaseholder of the corresponding flat. An outsider parks constantly in my space and despite polite notes on the windscreen to not park there, what am I allowed to do? I am thinking of blocking the space with bricks etc. I am correct in thinking I am not allowed to clamp privately? This is very close to central London, so parking is at a premium here.

[rockyracoon]

Why don't you put one of those collapsable poles in?

[TheWinner]

Well I know what I would do...........
If he parks at "12 o'clock" to "6 o'clock"
I would park right up behind him at "9 o'clock to 3 o'clock".
It is your spot and he shouldn't be there, end of.........

[bond]

it costs money to put a collapsable pole in which I cannot afford, and I shouldn't have to.

[TheWinner]

p.s. and then I would go away for the weekend.

[Jeza]

Surely if you can afford the space in London you can afford the collapsable pole.

[bond]

@jeza, the space just happens to come with the flat. I'm not paying extra for it. I just want to protect my own space, so that I or a friend/visitor can use it as and when. There is nothing wrong with that.

[Jeza]

Didn't realise it came with the flat Bond......SORRY.

[boxtops]

Is it written on the space "PRIVATE PARKING" ?

[hc4361]

Not the prettiest, but £31 isn't out of the question, surely?
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[overthetop]

Is the offender a tenant? If so contact the respective leaseholder/landlord. Or, is there a management company? If so ask them to deal with it. There is usually a management company or management committee. Otherwise, yes, leave an obstruction in your parking spot. You'd probably need permission to erect a collapsable pole - good idea though.

[pixie373]

Do you have a Landlord, or own the flat? And is your name or car officially registered for the space? I know it's yours, but i mean for the sake of reporting and proving that car shouldn't be there.
It is very cheeky, like someone parking on your drive. Could it be trespassing? It might be worth putting this in Law section.

[TheWinner]

A relative of mine rented a flat with a set parking space. Can't remember what the markings were but were similar to "flat1" "flat 2" etc so that each person parked in their flat number space.

[pixie373]

I think it would be worth starting with a rope or chain and a "private parking" sign, so he would have to deliberately move it out of the way. Hopefully, he won't bother. Or make sure someone else is parked there first.

[Jeza]

I live in a cul-de-sac. 8 properties 8 car spaces. There was a sign which said "Parking for residents only". One day the council took the sign down. We have been fighting the council since to find out why.

[EDDIE51]

From £15 on ebay at the moment,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Security-Parking-Bollard-Post-for-Driveways-and-Carparks-CLEARANCE-750mmx80mm-/221257779975?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3383fdcb07
It that too much to pay? There are plenty more from £30 some with free postage and padlock.

[Buenchico]

>>>I am correct in thinking I am not allowed to clamp privately?

ALL wheel clamping on private land is now illegal under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012.

Try displaying a clear notice relating to a parking CHARGE. (NB: The notice must not refer to a 'penalty, 'fine' or similar wording). For example:
"PARKING CHARGE: This is PRIVATE LAND under the control of the leaseholder, J. Bond. A CHARGE of £80 PER DAY (or part thereof) is payable to J. Bond for unauthorised parking in this bay. Payment may be made at Flat 007 within this building. Should due payment not be received, a data request will be made to the DVLA and payment (together with costs) sought through court action".

[craft1948]

You asked this same question 2 years ago.....................is it still the same person parking there?

[bond]

Thanks for your answers. @craft1948, it stopped happening shortly after, but has now started again with a different vehicle. I didn't have to take any action before. Thank you again.

[THECORBYLOON]

Chris, would the charge not need to be proportionate? Also, if the space comes with the flat, it is free (unless there are cheaper flats because they do not have spaces) so would there be a loss anyway?

[pixie373]

There could be if Bond had to pay to park somewhere else because the space was taken