Parking my car on the road in front of neighbor's apartment block.

JasonBourned

Member

Member since 02 October 2015

Riyadh

JasonBourned

16 February 2019 00:27:14

JasonBourned

16 February 2019 00:27:14

Riyadh

This evening, I wanted to park my car in front of my apartment but there were too many cars so I parked next door (this is like the third time in six months that I have done it). The neighbor saw me, called me up, and we had a 'stand off' until a police officer came and told me to move.

The police officer didn't speak any English (and I don't speak Arabic), so I couldn't ask him:

In Saudi Arabia, is the area in front of your apartment private property, or can anyone park there legally? (I'm not talking about manners/politeness, just the legal right).

Thank you for reading this.

XTang

Bahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

Riyadh

XTang

16 February 2019 11:59:20

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XTang

16 February 2019 11:59:20

11288

Riyadh

As far as I know, that only applies to organisations and not private individuals. The land outside the domain of your apartment belongs to the relevant area governate.

But practically speaking, forget about debating legal right. Courtesy and manners takes precedence over any perceived rights. If the police is called, they will side with the apartment owner / resident.

JasonBourned

Member

Member since 02 October 2015

Riyadh

JasonBourned

16 February 2019 12:04:34

JasonBourned

16 February 2019 12:04:34

Riyadh

Thank you. I did it because there wasn't much of another place to park (I've done it a couple of times in over 6 months). The policeman came and sided with him and he was acting like he was correct. He was more annoying than the situation.