‘This was his response’: Resident requests neighbor leave more space in driveway for mother who is visiting in a wheelchair, neighbor blocks it instead

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    Asked my neighbor's adult daughter to leave room on the sidewalk for my mom's wheelchair and my kids. This was his response.
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    So my neighbors, college aged, daughter always parks over the sidewalk causing all the neighborhood kids and walkers to go into the street to get around her SUV (it's a pretty busy street as it feeds into the rest of the neighborhood). I've asked her once and her response was let me ask my parents, but nothing happened. Fast forward about 9 months. My mom who uses a wheelchair (due to advanced MS) is
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    coming to visit so I asked the neighbor if he could possibly have his daughter park in a way that didn't cover the sidewalk, while she is here visiting. This pic shows his response. Also, as you can see there is plenty of parking not only in the street but in their own driveway!!
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    enchiladasundae 18 hr. ago edited 11 hr. ago The sidewalk is not the property of the owner. This is a hazard to pedestrians and illegal. You've been cordial and respectfully asked them not to do it. Call the city and get them involved When my dad was wheelchair bound I always hated coming across s! . like this. I'd have to drag him over lawns and such. Dangerous for everyone
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    Edit: To everyone saying "Depending on where you live". Yes, some places its perfectly legal. Go look up your laws and such. Still contact the city. There might be something they can do or some way the law is worded such as you can park over the side walk but not at these days/hours or your car can't also be hanging out in the street etc. And even if nothing is done you tried 9.2k Reply Share
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    Hopeful_Regret91194 OP · 18 hr. ago . Yes exactly and this time of year the ground is really soft and her chair is heavy so she just sinks. Reply Share 3.9k MyBllsYrChn 17 hr. ago It'd be real shame if their lawn developed really deep ruts from when you are forced to walk in front of the Tahoe. Of course, this is after you've called the non-emergency number to have them ticketed.
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    saltymane 19 hr. ago Report it to the city. Call non-emergency. Reply Share 13.9k Birdamus 17 hr. ago . Not an RPLS, but I work in surveying. Sidewalks are almost always built on a public easement, which restricts what a property owner can do on that part of their property. There are utility easements, drainage easements, etc.
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    The sidewalk easements establish a right of way for pedestrians, and blocking access to these is typically illegal. Calling non-emergency is best bet... that might route the problem over to Code Enforcement, which typically understands and enforces these type of issues. Calling the cops is a total gamble - whether the local cops care, understand, or respond quickly is anyone's guess, but my expectations are not high for cops in this regard (or just about any other, tbh). Reply Share 4.8k
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    Iceathlete 19 hr. ago Just call the city and report it, they will come ticket and likely tow the vehicle 18.9k Reply Share Phrakman87 19 hr. ago This is the way, you tried to be nice. They ignored it. They f ed around, time to find out. Reply Share 9.8k
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    Efficient-Peach-4773 18 hr. ago "Let me ask my parents." Sounds like a di can't make simple adult decisions by herself. Reply Share 629 who ReactiOn7 17 hr. ago I'm curious what is in the garage and this is the parents saying i don't want the other car blocked in, don't park me in. That being said, both vehicles could be moved way closer to the house, even double parked.
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    pinback77 19 hr. ago . Wow, even if you were mean in the way you asked, I would still move my car off of the sidewalk. That's a good way to get your car keyed. Reply Share 1.2k Hopeful_Regret91194 OP · 19 hr. ago I was really really nice though. That's the crazy part. Reply Share 604
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    Bland Unicorn - 18 hr. ago Please get some photo's and make an update post when they come give them a ticket Reply Share 185 tim_hendricks . 18 hr. ago Crawl under and get your ponytail stuck Reply Share 119
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    Hopeful_Regret91194 OP · 18 hr. ago I'm thinking pull the bikes out and let the kids ride over their lawn instead of in the street. He loves his lawn lol. Oh or constantly walk my dog back and forth play the long game. It's spring and his gross won't grow right all summer. 687 Reply Share
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    crujones43 18 hr. ago This is the answer. if he loves his lawn, cut across it and drag your feet. Repeat multiple times a day and a pathway will form. Offer local kids treats to do the same. 381 Reply Share Hopeful_Regret91194 OP · 18 hr. ago Good idea, I have many neighborhood kids at my disposal. I just usually tell them to go the other way lol
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    BuffaloSix96 18 hr. ago People are so weird when it comes to garages and driveways. In the neighborhood where I grew up, there are houses that can hold an insane number of cars. My parents' house over Christmas had their two cars, my sister's, and mine. And there was still space for two more. That's in a tiny driveway. There are houses with long driveways that lead around the back and they could theoretically have like 8 cars in their driveway without a garage. Yet, people still insist on parkin
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    Away-Sound-4010 - 18 hr. ago "let me ask my parents" is a pretty f g funny response from someone capable of looking around and noticing that it's clearly an inconvenience. Reply Share 57
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    APartyInMyPants · 17 hr. ago The ADA does not f k around. There must be 36" of clearance on sidewalks. So the tail of her SUV over the sidewalk, not a big deal. But fully obstructing the path is a firm violation. Call the police yesterday. You tried to be nice. She needs to learn this lesson with her wallet. 93 Reply Share
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    Harry-Ballzak · 18 hr. ago · edited 17 hr. ago Call the cops have her cited for blocking public easement. If it happens enough they will be towed and have to pay a ticket, tow and impound charges. Reply Share 72
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    Gromit801 12 hr. ago File a complaint with an ADA lawyer. They're a lot scarier than the city. They live for this. Reply Share 13
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    Hairless_whisper-471- 17 hr. ago Would be a shame if there were scratches in this car caused by someone in a wheelchair trying to pass it... 28 Reply Share Hopeful_Regret91194 OP · 17 hr. ago My mom's petty like that too. She might just tip over for the added effect à jkoc Reply Share 33
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    "This was his response..." D

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