Homeowner Confused After Finding Strange Car Parked in Their Garage—Then They See the Note

A homeowner’s confusion over a stranger’s car being parked in their garage quickly turned to disbelief when they found a note from the driver.

The homeowner and original poster (OP), Reddit user AppointmentAny5365, took to r/karen to share their story, explaining that their car is typically in their garage only late at night due to their shift patterns.

Upon arriving home at nearly midnight after work recently, the OP was shocked to find an unknown car in their garage—along with a note.

The note read, “Hello! I hope my car being here is not an imposition. I have noticed this garage empty.

“I have just moved in and have so many things in my garage that there is no room for my car. Would you be able to rent me your garage for a short term until I get sorted?”

However, the OP refused to entertain the idea.

The OP wrote, “After ringing her over and over to move it as it was near midnight and no spaces on the road, she came out furious as ‘I woke her up’ and moved it.

“Literally seen it all now.”

Redditors were quick to share their thoughts, with one quipping, “How nice of her to leave written evidence of trespassing. She’d have 30 seconds to remove her vehicle before it gets towed.”

“She’s very lucky,” another user remarked. “She also has a strange sense of entitlement. I mean, just assuming you’d be fine with her parking in your garage.

“Then, she has so much junk taking up room in her garage, she feels entitled to use any random one she saw … that’s buffoonery at its finest. I love that she was mad at you for making her move her car. That’s the icing on the cake.”

Similar Incidents and Legal Precedents

Incidents involving unauthorized parking on private property surface frequently on social media. One example that was reported by Newsweek involved a disabled woman who repeatedly found her neighbor’s car parked in her driveway.

After multiple warnings, she resorted to having the vehicle towed. While her neighbor accused her of being inconsiderate, online reactions overwhelmingly supported her right to protect her property.

For homeowners who find themselves in similar situations, legal experts advise documenting incidents, communicating clearly with the offending party, and, if necessary, involving local authorities or towing services.

A home security guide from Reolink suggests homeowners dealing with difficult neighbors should set clear expectations, secure their property, and seek legal counsel if the problem persists.

Newsweek has contacted AppointmentAny5365 for comment via Reddit.

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