Neighbor demands closer parking spot because she has 3 kids under 5 years old, resident refuses and reports ongoing disputes: 'You don't NEED close spot like do'

In a quiet apartment complex where everyone has their own marked parking spot, a parking disagreement has caused ongoing tension. Most residents follow the rules, but things changed when a new tenant arrived last month.

Kelly, who has three young children, lives in unit 18. Her parking spot is a bit farther from the entrance than her neighbor's in unit 12. The neighbor says Kelly asked to switch spots because it's hard for her to carry groceries and watch her kids from the farther space. The neighbor said no, since the parking rules say each spot stays with its unit.

Things got more tense when Kelly went to the landlord to try to force the switch. Management said that parking spots can only be traded if both people agree, so the neighbor's answer stood. Kelly tried again to talk to her neighbor, calling the refusal 'selfish,' but still didn't get the spot.

Tensions rose again when Kelly parked in the unit 12 spot for a few hours, saying she thought the neighbor was at work and needed to unload groceries. The neighbor, who lives alone, felt this was intrusive and still refused to switch. Family and friends have given different advice: some say to give in for peace, while others warn that it could lead to more problems later.

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