Dealing with troublesome neighbours can make life unnecessarily complicated, as one homeowner recently shared on Reddit. They revealed how their neighbor, dubbed a “Karen,” left a note stating her holiday guests would use the homeowner’s driveway—without even asking permission.
The Redditor provided some backstory. Since moving in, they’ve had repeated parking disputes with this neighbor, who used to park in the driveway before they moved in. Despite being asked to stop, the neighbor continued to park there, leading the homeowner to have her car towed. When the homeowner later extended the driveway, the neighbor brazenly asked for the second spot. After being refused, she continued to park there anyway, resulting in yet another towing incident.
The situation escalated when the homeowner discovered a note from Karen declaring her holiday guests would use both driveway spots, leaving no room for the actual owner. The homeowner confronted her, reminding her it’s private property and warning that any unauthorized cars would be towed. Rather than apologizing, Karen threatened to call the police if towing occurred. The homeowner, prepared with evidence of previous issues, told her to go ahead.
The Reddit post quickly gained traction, with users rallying behind the homeowner. Many offered advice, such as striking a deal with a tow company or installing a no-parking sign, even though it’s not the homeowner’s responsibility. Others were baffled by Karen’s behavior, especially her threats to involve the police over her own trespassing. Some suggested letting her guests bear the consequences of her actions, while others recommended involving the authorities to establish a clear boundary.
The consensus? Protect the driveway, tow as needed, and ensure Karen’s antics don’t ruin the holidays. For now, the homeowner seems determined to stand their ground.
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