Ubiquitin,
Yes, sometimes (unfortunately).
How is the homeowner supposed to know that the driver is there for a Simcha?
A few years ago, there was a scary story in Monsey where a non-Jewish man trespassed into someone’s private back yard, found an elderly woman sitting alone there, and physically attacked her.
A stranger (who may or may not be Jewish; I have no way of knowing) lurking on my property would make me feel uneasy.
And if the driver’s intentions are entirely peaceful, is there a reason why she can’t simply knock on my door and ask permission?
I would gladly grant permission if she explained her reasons for wanting to be there, and looked like a decent person.
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