The homeowner has reached out to others for advice after noticing the neighbour's 'bothersome' habit11:30, 29 May 2026A homeowner has taken to social media to share their frustrations and ask for advice after discovering that their neighbour keeps parking on the driveway. On Reddit, a user called @Sure-Whereas3562 explained their predicament to fellow users on the 'Am I Overreacting' subreddit.‌At the start of the post, the user said: "Ok, so I honestly don't know if I'm being unreasonable here or if this would annoy other people too." Outlining the living situation, they said: "I live in a semi-detached house with a small driveway, only really space for one car. Street parking around here isn't amazing, but it's not impossible either; you might just have to park a bit further away."‌According to the user, they've realised over the last few months that their next-door neighbour has been parking on their driveway during the day while they're at work. They said: "I only noticed because I was at home sick one day and saw them just pull in like it was normal.‌"Since then, I've checked my door cam a couple of times, and they've definitely been doing it fairly often. They always move the car before I get home, so technically, they've never blocked me or anything. I think their logic is probably that I'm gone anyway, so what's the harm?"However, the user admitted that it "bothers" them and "just feels weird", describing it "like someone using your stuff when you're not there". They continued: "Nothing bad has actually happened, though, no damage or arguments or anything.‌"I tried mentioning it casually when we were outside talking, said something like, 'Oh, I saw you parked in my drive the other day, haha'. Hoping they'd get the hint, but they just laughed and said, 'Parking is a nightmare around here', and didn't seem to think it was a problem."Asking for advice, the user said: "Now I'm stuck, wondering if I should actually say something properly or just leave it because it's not really affecting me day to day. Part of me feels petty even caring about this, but also, it's my driveway?? idk. Am I overreacting?"Plenty of people shared their opinions in the comment section, with one writing: "I think the proper thing is they should have asked you beforehand, or even now, to ensure it is not a problem. Honestly, one day just stay home and then park your car in your driveway blocking theirs - then it will probably never happen again."‌Someone else said: "I don't think you're overreacting, it's definitely something that's annoying. What you should do next completely depends on your relationship with said neighbours. If you guys are friendly, I'd just swallow my pride and let it go. If they are a constant nuisance, or there's bad blood or negative energy, then I'd tell them to stop doing it, don't ask, tell."A third put: "I can't imagine thinking that it is okay to park on someone else's property." Another said: "Meh. I can see why it bothers you, but if they’re always moved before you’re home, AND you have a good relationship with your neighbours, I probably wouldn’t say anything."‌According to the RAC: "While there is no criminal law against the indecent act of someone parking on your driveway without your consent, your driveway is part of your property so by driving onto it the person is committing an act of trespassing. Trespassing, however, is classed as a civil offence, not a criminal offence, meaning the police don’t have the power to make an arrest."If you decide to take legal action for trespassing, the courts can authorise the removal of the car from your driveway. Your lawyer can request the civil court's approval to identify the legal owner of the vehicle in question, and a judge would need to issue an order for its removal.Article continues belowAlternatively, you could file a legal claim for nuisance behaviour, arguing that the driver is disrupting your ability to use and enjoy your property. However, keep in mind that going through the court system can be lengthy and potentially expensive, especially if you lack legal expenses insurance.