Man Keeps Parking In Woman’s $100/Month Spot. So She Blocks Him In. Then He Demands Proof That She Lives There: 'Had The Nerve'

A Seattle woman recorded a piece of a parking dispute she had with a man who left his vehicle in her spot, even though she pays $100 a month for it.

The woman, who goes by Ruby (@rawwruby) online, chews out the man in the recording. She reveals in the clip that upon discovering he was in her spot, she parked her vehicle directly behind his, effectively blocking him in.

“This is my garage. I live right here … So why are you parking right here?” the woman can be heard questioning the man. Following this, she asks where the man lives and tells him she pays for her designated parking spot and that he shouldn’t leave his vehicle there.

“I’m gonna park here every time that you’re in my spot and next time I won’t move my car,” she says as she walks to her ride.

The man can be heard speaking to her, which prompts the woman to say, “I don’t care. I pay for parking. This guy and I right here pay $100 a month for parking. So, if you want to pay my $100 and park in my spot, you’re more than welcome.”

In the caption for her post, Ruby shares additional context about the encounter. She said that the man demanded she show him proof that she pays for parking. What’s more is that she says the man “doesn’t even live in this neighborhood” and that he was only visiting to see his girlfriend.

To Tow Or Not To Tow?

Several commenters who replied to her video remarked that they wouldn’t have even taken the time to speak with the man. Instead, they would’ve called a tow truck company to get the man’s vehicle removed from her paid parking spot.

“I vote you tow,” one penned. “Call the tow company,” another said. “Why are you arguing just have it towed,” someone else echoed.

Another commenter said they supported her decision to leave her ride parked behind his car. “Facts. I’d block him in every time,” they wrote.

Others expressed shock that parking was such a hot topic of debate, as they couldn’t fathom living in an area where folks would have a hard time finding parking. But there were those who noted that Ruby lives in Seattle, and that parking spots in many parts of the Emerald are a hot commodity.

“They live in Seattle, some cities have to pay for parking since [it's] limited af. Not all cities are like this but especially NW and NE cities is where I’ve personally encountered it the most,” one user said.

Another person shared their own anecdotes about parking in Seattle, too. “I believe it they’re disrespectful when it comes to parking,” they penned.

American Cities With Best And Worst Parking

The driver-centric website Zutobi compiled a list of major U.S. cities and their parking availability for commuters. Topping the list is Minneapolis, Minnesota, which isn’t surprising considering that it’s 54.9 square miles of land. Across this surface area, there is a population of 430,324 people, according to census records. Zutobi writes that these factors, along with city planning that considers drivers, contributed to the site’s high 9.23 out of 10 parking rating.

By comparison, Seattle received a much lower score of 6.21. It’s significantly larger than Minneapolis at 83.9 miles of land mass. Its city population stands at 816,600, which results in around 9,721 people per square mile.

Conversely, Minneapolis has around 7,808 people per square mile, which means there are around 1,900 fewer people per square mile fighting for parking spots. But there are other factors to consider when it comes to parking.

Outside Commuters And Pedestrian-Friendly Initiatives

Folks who commute in and out of cities for work or school could largely contribute to an area’s parking problem. This could be a reason why drivers like Ruby have to pay for parking and fight for their spaces.

Seattle is an interesting case study for parking spots: its population is growing, but the number of cars on the road there is roughly staying the same. In fact, 20% of its population is “car-free” according to Planetizen.

Moreover, local government leadership has pushed toward expanding pedestrian and bicycle pathways in recent years. For instance, in 2025, $17.45 million was used to develop Pike Street and Pine Street. Curbs and planters were installed to offer those traveling by foot better protection. Additionally, more bike lanes were added throughout the city.

And Science Direct wrote that changes to minimum parking requirements in Seattle over time have “reduced or eliminated” the creation of additional car spaces in many sectors. In fact, the legislation has “led to 18,000 fewer parking spaces" in the city, according to the 2020 journal entry. Furthermore, in May of 2026, Seattle increased the amount of money street parkers must pay per hour to leave their cars by the curb, further highlighting the difficulties and costs many face in finding a place to park their vehicles.

Someone Parked In My Spot, Now What?

Parksy, a service that helps drivers locate and reserve parking spots, published a blog delineating what folks should do if they find themselves in a situation similar to Ruby's. First, the outlet recommends checking "for any posted signs" detailing parking rules. Snapping a photograph of the car in question is also suggested, as this can be used for documentation purposes for the claim. Parksy also says that you could "leave a polite note on the vehicle's windshield" if you don't need to get in your car and leave in a hurry.

In the event that you do need to leave quickly, ringing up a tow company, as many of the aforementioned TikTok users mentioned, may be necessary. Parksy also adds that should the situation become a recurring problem, folks may want to reach out to their building's "property manager or neighbors to find a long-term solution."

This apartment complex published a similar protocol for its residents, should they discover someone parking in their assigned spots. Tenants are encouraged to document the offense with pictures and then bring a copy of their leasing agreement or any relevant documentation that proves they're the rightful owner of the spot.

Motor1 has reached out to Ruby via TikTok direct message for further comment. We will update this story if she responds.