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Hi there,
I recently got a parking bollard installed on my parking spot after chronically dealing with unauthorised parkers. This was approved by the executive committee.
Now, for a variety of reasons, there are a few people that are unhappy with it. One of the biggest complaints is that it poses a injury threat (ie if someone runs into it).
My questions are:
1. Can the executive committee get it removed? (even though they approved it in the first instance). How easy would it be to do this?
2. What would the consequences be if someone did get injured through the bollard – who would be responsible for this from a legal point of view?
I just want to arm myself with as much information as possible should any action arise.
Thank you
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They are surely taking the P. If that had been your car they bashed into, you’d be chasing them for damages. Maybe you should ask them for compensation for damaging your property.
But seriously, this is getting perilously close to bullying and your EC has to be very careful not to allow this to happen. You have permission to install something that is a normal part of parking management in hundreds of buildings across the state.
The only argument they could have for objecting to it would be if it was visually intrusive – but they can’t claim that and claim that people might trip over it or bash into it if they don’t see it.
Don’t get involved, don’t let it get to you. You are right, they are wrong – end of story.
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Excellent topic I'm been searching for.
My scenario is my private car space (open) is being used by renters/visitors.
At the begining, I used to post a note under the windscreen wipers stating “This is a private parking spot – please do not park here”. with this approach I don't see repeat offenders ( as I know of).
At my abode there are 16 units, with 4 open visitor parking bays and 2 open private bays (clearly marked), I see new renters come and go and test my parking spot and my radar capabilities. I try to be polite and educate them with a note or if better bump into them for a chat.
Half the renters in the complex may have 2 car owners, firstly they use the lock up garage and then the visitors spot. If all visitors spots are taken, the others park in the street. My EC had problems trying to deal with the owner's visitors unable to use the visitor spots in many evenings of the week. I don't have that problem with my friends/family using my open spot. Sometimes my good neighbours asks for permission and I'm happy to help.
I had a gut feeling my open spot was used sometimes whilst I was at work or out for the day/night. i.e. once I seen a dry outline of a car after the rain when arriving home or tyre tracks in the fresh leaves.
I thinking of getting a self powered electrial bollard which can be controlled by remote (stay in the car) when entering or leaving. The inbuilt battery lasts for 3 months on a full charge. It folds down with enough clearance for parked cars and has overriding sensors if you incorrectly use the remote. Its bright yellow and about a size of a pillow when closed, opened, it's like a pillow on its side. Also there is an alarm for thief or a car coming too close to it when upright.
The only thing I can visualise a remote possibility are drunks (god forbid) crashing into it or it gets ripped out by tow rope.
My checklist would be;
1. EC permission
2.PLI for the bollard
3. Bollard signs
I'm open for any likely problems with the bollard proposal i've suggested.
Thanks,
DV
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