Washing Car On Private Ground

[pussyfoot]

I have just recently moved to a new freehold property that has a joint driveway leading to a private parking area for myself & three other properties. My own allocated parking space is under a tree & my car can get very mucky because of the birds. I mentioned to my neighbor that I intend to have an outside tap installed in order to wash my vehicle, and was told that I will not be able to wash my car in this area as it is not my own back yard. Whilst I agree it is a joint area surly I am free to wash my car at will, or is my neighbor just being petty. Any response would be appreciated. Thank you.

[Baldric]

What does it say in your Deeds, are there any Covenants that might stop you doing so, that should have been pointed out to you by your Solicitor?

[pussyfoot]

There is nothing in the deeds about washing a Vehicle only that I can't block/restrict access of the joint driveway & I don't see how a hose pipe can do that.

[hc4361]

Wash your car but make sure you don't splash the cars of your neighbours, you won't believe how petty some people can be.
Don't let your neighbours use your tap if you are on a water meter.
Make a point of keeping your parking space clean - scrub it with a hard broom and diluted Jeyes fluid every now and again. This will stop green algae growing on it.
Try to keep things civil with the neighbours, the last thing you need is an all out war with people who can make your life a misery, but don't be bullied

[pussyfoot]

Thank you hc the lastt hing I want is a war with neighbors but I really need to clean my car as the bird droppings are ruining the paint work where the sun bakes it on and I can't afford to keep going to the car wash!

[hc4361]

If it's that bad with the droppings would a car cover help?

[hc4361]

My cats have never been harmed by my profuse use of DILUTED Jeyes fluid.

[cleggie]

save any hassle all together.take it to car wash.