#50599
Jimmy-T
Keymaster

    … do we have to grant further access to park on the common driveway for her if she plays the medical disability card when it’s impacting the whole complex coming and going ?

    That seems very unlikely.  The ACROD website recommends that only disabled people with a mobility equipment requirement use the regular disabled spaces, not everyone with a permit. So demanding a special space just because she need to walk a little further would be ridiculous.  Have a  look at their website.

    Where do we draw the line in being accommodating and still be fair to all the other residents ?

    You draw the line at not creating a dangerous situation by allowing someone to park on a common driveway.  I’m not sure what the process in WA is, but in NSW she would get a Notice To Comply from the committee or strata manager telling her that she was breaching a by-law forbidding parking on common property.

    And are we setting a precedent for other residents to get complacent and park outside their unit every time they can’t be bothered putting their vehicles where they belong ?

    Yes.  Very much so.

    It sounds like you have a cantakerous neighbour who doesn’t give a damn about anyone else, so why should you or your neighbours care what she thinks?  If she keeps bashing into things, including your car, you might want to take a look at this web page which very briefly tells you how to report someone who shouldn’t be driving because of their age.

    Or you could get a third party to tell her that unless she behaves, she could end up being fined under strata laws and lose her licence.

    The opinions offered in these Forum posts and replies are not intended to be taken as legal advice. Readers with serious issues should consult experienced strata lawyers.