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OP is 29, and OP’s neighbors, in their early 30s, are building a garage. They want to use OP’s driveway, which OP allowed OP’s previous neighbor to use due to his age. OP had no issue with it then, but OP’s situation has changed. OP has two motorcycles now, and OP’s girlfriend is over often. While OP was away, they started building on OP’s property. OP confronted them, and they argued they had a right to OP’s driveway because the previous owner used it. OP disagreed and extended OP’s fence to block them out. They’ve tried to negotiate access, but OP’s refused.
OP’s girlfriend thinks OP’s being unfair, as the new neighbors likely assumed they had a right to the driveway. Is OP wrong? In this scenario, OP’s neighbors appear to have overstepped their boundaries, which led to a property dispute. It’s crucial to address such matters through respectful communication and potentially involve local authorities to resolve the situation.
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OP asked if they’re wrong for denying new neighbors access to their driveway for a garage. Former neighbor used it, but circumstances changed. OP’s girlfriend thinks they’re being too harsh. Who’s right?
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OP permitted the former neighbor to access their driveway due to parking difficulties. However, the situation changed, and they now occupy the space themselves.
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OP was initially fine with the arrangement due to their good terms with the neighbor and not needing the extra driveway space.
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OP was initially fine with the arrangement due to their good terms with the neighbor and not needing the extra driveway space.
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OP’s driveway usage changed with their neighbor’s move and the acquisition of two motorcycles, along with their girlfriend visiting frequently.
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Upon returning from a vacation, OP found construction underway in their driveway, where their neighbor’s terrace once existed.
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A heated argument erupted with the new neighbors who claimed ownership of part of the driveway. OP challenged them to involve local authorities to resolve the dispute.
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The new neighbors claimed a right of passage due to the previous owner. OP explained they allowed the former owner temporary use and threatened to tow and report them for trespassing.
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The new neighbors asserted a right of passage, but OP countered, citing their permission to the previous owner. Threats of towing and reporting followed.
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OP’s girlfriend thinks they’re being unreasonable because the neighbors probably believed they had a right of way when purchasing the house. Is OP wrong?
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OP’s driveway, OP’s rules. The new neighbors need to respect OP’s property rights.
I absolutely agree.
Property rights should be respected, and OP has a say over their own driveway.
NTA – The new neighbors should have clarified access rights before assuming they could use OP’s driveway.
No one should do that, giving up their things.
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