Parking in front of the house

[christine00900]

I live in a small side street where my neighbors have one-car garages but too many cars. Most of them park on the streets, more specifically in front of the houses. I brought my car for a week there (I usually leave it in the provice when not needed) and tried parking at free spaces, however, pinapaalis ako ng mga may-ari ng bahay because the space in front of their houses are "reserved" daw for them.

Is there really a law that states that? If there is then I'll keep quiet. Pero kung wala, then I want to exert my right to park at any free space near my place.

Sino po ba ang nasa tama? Hoping to b enlightened on this matter once and for all. Thanks! =)

[Mile2]

You should have a garage of your own, it's as simple as that.

I myself would not allow others to park in front of my house either as I would have a hard time manuevering my car in and out of my garage.

[Autobeat]

Normally, in most streets, parking space in front of homes are for the residents of that home. Exceptions is when there is something like a parking zone ruling like parking only on one side of the street, where residents need to share all the spaces on that side.

Else, you need to park on your own garage, or in front of your own home, unless maybe you get permission from another homeowner to park in front of their home.

[actor21]

dude to be safe since nasabihan kana ng me ari ng bahay wag mo na ipilit baka magulat kanalang kinabukasan na puro gasgas sasakyan mo....ako ayoko din na me pumaparada sa harap ng bahay ko since malaking abala ito sa me sasakyang katulad ko..ayan tagalog na tagalog hehehe

[leinahtan]

Why not put a reserved parking sign stand in front of your house same in establishments where they only allow clients to park, it's that simple where parking spaces are scarce. And just as mile2 said, you are better way off having your own garage.

[macsd]

private property is limited to the space that the owner has bought thus in a residential area, it's bbounded by fance to simply identify their property. beyond that, that is already public domain as long as there is no law or ordinance that state otherwise, by all means you can park. the owner of the property adjacent does not have the right to get rid of you unless he/she has proof that he bought the piece of land or street.

the same is true to commercial areas where they use the street as parking slot. the guard has no right. ang dami ko ng napagsabihan na guard dahil dyan. kc daw utos ng amo nila or walang paparadahan amo nila. sabi ko, tawagin mo amo mo at dalahin nya titolo ng lupa na pagaari nya itong kalye.

but then, the risk is baka bweltahan ang kotse mo dahil napahya sila not being able to justify their twisted mentality. alam muna naman mentalidad ng iba sa atin, pikon talo.

but then again, parking in the street you take all the risk involve dahil nga public domain, so better have your own garage.

[ChevyChaser]

I live in a small side street where my neighbors have one-car garages but too many cars. Most of them park on the streets, more specifically in front of the houses. I brought my car for a week there (I usually leave it in the provice when not needed) and tried parking at free spaces, however, pinapaalis ako ng mga may-ari ng bahay because the space in front of their houses are "reserved" daw for them.

Is there really a law that states that? If there is then I'll keep quiet. Pero kung wala, then I want to exert my right to park at any free space near my place.

Sino po ba ang nasa tama? Hoping to b enlightened on this matter once and for all. Thanks! =)

As per the Zoning rules and MMDA regulations, parking a vehicle on the sidewalk is prohibited. Housing or Zoning regulations state that there should be at least a 1 meter wide space from the curb of the road to the structure for pedestrian. Parking along the road depends on local (i.e Barangay) regulations. If parking along the road is allowed then it should be to one side only. "RESERVE" parking is not allowed unless the owner of the structure or establishment affected "PAYS" the corresponding parking dues to the local or Municipal Government.
The owner of the house has no right to tell you that the parking space is a "RESERVE" parking. HE/She can only ask you not to block his/her driveway. As long as you do not inconvenience anybody and if parking is allowed in your street, you have the right to park your car in that street.

As an example, I live in a compound where there is one common driveway. there are five cars in this compound and every night we here have to give way to those leaving early. When we park our cars, we make sure that the accesses are not blocked.

Most often, ABS-CBN would usually shoot scenes for their Tele-novelas in a house not far from where I live. There would we a huge number of cars, jeeps, trucks, etc. in our area, mostly parked along both sides of the street. The BSDO would often re-direct traffic and make our street one-way if not totally block the whole street. My concern is that as long my driveway is not blocked then I could care less.

[christine00900]

Normally, in most streets, parking space in front of homes are for the residents of that home. Exceptions is when there is something like a parking zone ruling like parking only on one side of the street, where residents need to share all the spaces on that side.

Else, you need to park on your own garage, or in front of your own home, unless maybe you get permission from another homeowner to park in front of their home.

Hello po.

No offense, but why do I need to ask permission from the homeowener if I could park in front of their house? I'm not blocking the sidewalk nor am I blocking his driveway. I would understand if its for polite reasons. As Pinoys are sooooo sensitive.

I'm renting now and unfortunately there is no garage. All I'm saying is if they do not pay any taxes on the public space, why would they prohibit me from parking when it clearly states that these are public spaces and not their private properties.

=)

[_Qwerty_]

pwede ka naman mag park.. kaya lang baka kung ano gawin nila sa sasakyan mo.. so better maghanap ka na lang nang pay parking.

[christine00900]

As per the Zoning rules and MMDA regulations, parking a vehicle on the sidewalk is prohibited. Housing or Zoning regulations state that there should be at least a 1 meter wide space from the curb of the road to the structure for pedestrian. Parking along the road depends on local (i.e Barangay) regulations. If parking along the road is allowed then it should be to one side only. "RESERVE" parking is not allowed unless the owner of the structure or establishment affected "PAYS" the corresponding parking dues to the local or Municipal Government.
The owner of the house has no right to tell you that the parking space is a "RESERVE" parking. HE/She can only ask you not to block his/her driveway. As long as you do not inconvenience anybody and if parking is allowed in your street, you have the right to park your car in that street.

Thank you. This is exactly my point. The place I'm renting right now does not have a garage. And when I do need to bring my car to Manila, I always make sure I park near my place, in a "free space" not blocking any sidewalks or driveways or any major essential public utilities (hydrant, etc.) FYI. This is a side street - purely residential, not a major highway.

I'm just pissed. I believe that as long as I am not bothering anybody and am not breaking any laws, then I should not have been asked to move my car. Yun lang. Thanks again.

[DBanker]

Hello po.

No offense, but why do I need to ask permission from the homeowener if I could park in front of their house? I'm not blocking the sidewalk nor am I blocking his driveway. I would understand if its for polite reasons. As Pinoys are sooooo sensitive.

I'm renting now and unfortunately there is no garage. All I'm saying is if they do not pay any taxes on the public space, why would they prohibit me from parking when it clearly states that these are public spaces and not their private properties.

=)

No offense too, (i'm on your side)--- but if that homeowner has its own car too( or shall i say 2nd/3rd car(s)), where do you want him to park his? sa tapat ng kanyang kapitbahay or dun mismo sa tapat nya? however, if he doesn't own one, its a different story-baka KSP lang...

[compact]

pwede ka rin naman talaga mag park doon, yun nga lang wala kang peace of mind.

lagi mong iisipin yung kung ano pwede mangyari sa car mo.

[_Qwerty_]

tsaka sa mga ganyang side streets.. kung ano yung nasa tapat nung bahay mo.. eh parking na talaga nila yun.. lalo na kung marami sila sasakyan.. alangan naman sa iba pa sila mag park.. di mas hassle sa kanila yun..

[XTO]

well you can park naman but the risks are high. siguro best way is makiusap ka doon sa may walang sasakyan kung pwede maki park, pakikisama lang rin for the safety ng car pag dala mo.

meron kaming kapitbahay na doctor, he and his family are renting in an apartment without garage kaya lang yung 2005 Vios niya ilang beses na nanakawan and one time nabasagan pa ng windshield.

[H1Tman]

IMO it's simple courtesy na magpaalam ka sa may-ari ng bahay kung magpa-park ka sa harap ng bahay nya. He might be needing the space at syempre priority sya.

And for good order's sake, dapat siguro alamin mo rin kung may ibang nagpa-park dun sa lugar. respeto lang po.

[Picard]

Thank you. This is exactly my point. The place I'm renting right now does not have a garage. And when I do need to bring my car to Manila, I always make sure I park near my place, in a "free space" not blocking any sidewalks or driveways or any major essential public utilities (hydrant, etc.) FYI. This is a side street - purely residential, not a major highway.

I'm just pissed. I believe that as long as I am not bothering anybody and am not breaking any laws, then I should not have been asked to move my car. Yun lang. Thanks again.

The fact the pinapalipat ka nila ng parking, it means they are bothered. As many have stated, it's very risky. Since wala kang ibang parking, it's best na magpaalam ka na lang muna bago magpark. Belive me, those residents don't give a damn about Zoning Rules and/or MMDA Regulations on street parking.

[coiter]

well legally walang basis yung sinasabi ng kapitbahay mo. you can argue all you want, even file the appropriate cases, but it won't do anything to improve harmony in your community (which ironically that's what the law intends to do) and/or win friends. hindi ka naman binubully kasi hindi naman sila ang nanggugulo sayo, it's actually the opposite.

in the end, sila din pakikisamahan mo everyday and in the event of any local trouble or disaster, sila din ang unang makakarespond sayo. so it would be a good idea to stay clear of any issues. unless of course sanay ka nang galit galit sa kapitbahay at walang intention magtagal dun.

in addition, alam ko may slogan na "tapat mo, linis mo" dati. kaya hindi rin ako papayag na may pumarada sa tapat ng bahay ko at may chance na magkalat sya dun (like parking/gas/toll receipts na accidentally nalalaglag) kasi syempre ako maglilinis nun. lalo na kung may oil leaks, maingay or smoke belcher yung sasakyan. like one time may nagpark sa tapat namin overnight. kinabukasan wala na yung sasakyan pero may packs ng jolibee sa pinagparkingan nya. walanghiya.

my 2 cents lang

[badkuk]

all valid points ...pero eto ang tanong ko:

ok lang ba sa inyo na parahan ang harap ng bahay nyo ng ibang kotse? what if container van?

[flakez]

pakikisama lang yan. tulad ung tanong ni badkuk, payag ba kayo ng ganon? nakakailang diba, hindi mo alam kung ano meron don sa naka park sa harap mo. baka mamaya sumabog pa un. hehehe. pero kung nagpaalam ka naman ok na un.

[flakez]

pakikisama lang yan. tulad ung tanong ni badkuk, payag ba kayo ng ganon? nakakailang diba, hindi mo alam kung ano meron don sa naka park sa harap mo. baka mamaya sumabog pa un. hehehe. pero kung nagpaalam ka naman ok na un.