Neighbor (from hell) Has Been Vandalizing My Property!
whokilledmyflowers89
10 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (53)
bullydosmom
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agomillworkman
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agoRelated Discussions
neighbors from hell
Comments (2)i'm currently living in a downstairs apartment with an 8 years old living upstairs with his parents, when i first got here everyone was so nice and walking with consideration, as time goes by they felt it best to just run jump tramp and walk as loud as they can, i would simple call nicely and ask his mother to calm him down and she would send him in the yard to play however i got tired of doing for one year , his aunt one day told me i should learn to bare up and not complain, the funny thing is i don't ask them to bare when rent or any other bill is due i pay all my bills and all i'm asking for is a little respect for my money and a little quiet. on a daily basis this kid plays with his ball in the house they all walk with their shoes on in the house he plays catcher in the house and he beats the floor as a drum . persons who live above should have consideration for others we all work hard for our monies at the end of the day you don't want to hear some kid jumping over your head and you are exhausted....See MoreNeighbors from hell!!!
Comments (3)Well I hope it makes you feel better to know that you are not alone. Reading the posts on here are like therapy for me. What you are describing is virtually the same exact situation I've been dealing with for the last 2 years. A downstairs divorced dad of 2 boys (around 7 and 10 yrs old). Allows them to run around, scream, bang, smash, thump and blast video games as much as they wish. And it goes on from the moment they wake up until they go to bed. It's really remarkable that the dad thinks this is an acceptable amount of noise to make when someone else is sharing a house with them. We've talked to him but he basically just tells us we have to just deal with it. "Hey, I've got 2 boys". Well how about them running around in the YARD as opposed to the house. They are here on Wednesdays and every other weekend so it's not as bad as your situation. They are actually here much more than that though. It's so bad that my wife and I sometimes take trips to nearby Maine when they are here and try to do things on Wednesday nights so we'll get home after they've gone to bed. Today (Sunday, I'm heading to my brother's house to watch the football game. No so much because I'm dying to see him but it's a great alternative than staying home and trying to watch the game when it feels like the Patriots are playing right downstairs from me. I have purchased a portable television so I can watch the games on our deck if I have nowhere to go and they are here. Oh, and when the kids are not there, the peace and quiet are too much for the father and he just yells out random things throughout the day. It kind of creepy. Hopefully one day I can thank him for accelerating our resolve to move to Maine to finally be done dealing with inconsiderate neighbors. Good luck to you and I hope your situation improves....See MoreNeighbors from hell
Comments (48)Logic, I could tell you so many stories. They were so smart and very clever. My little female had a fascination about opening doors and gates. We watched with our own eyes as she learned how to kill the batteries in the collar just by keeping it beeping. The collar emits a warning beep prior to the shock. It gives the dog a chance to back-up. She would keep moving back and forth making the collar beep. After about 100 times, the battery would fail. She would jump on the gate and open the latch and off she went. Even the IF people couldn't believe it but came to the house to watch her from the window. The stories written here are so sad. I can't imagine living next to people like those discussed. I don't know what I'd do. We always had large properties and dogs. We always had fences. Although I never cared for the look of chain link, we always planted shrubs to hide the fence. We spent extra for attractive gates. Most people will not open a gate when dogs are present, even if friendly. I'm a great believer that good fences make good neighbors. Jane...See MoreNeighbors from hell during our construction process
Comments (25)Two disclaimers before I start. First, I am not your attorney and this is not legal advice, this time I thought I needed to say that. Next, I tend to be fairly aggressive in stopping this type of BS before it starts taking up too much of my time. ----- If this were one or possibly two neighbors I would advise ignoring it and just moving on. However, at some point it becomes a self-reinforcing problem and I suspect with three neighbors participating you may be at that point. In those situations they don't need your participation in order to have drama, they can participate in the drama with each other and may attempt to escalate in order to get a reaction. In some of these situations their need to prove you are the bad guy will extend to outright criminal behavior in order to get a reaction from you that they can use to prove they were "right about you all along." I am going to focus on one thing specifically and relay what I would have done. Again, this works for my personality but may not for yours. Harassing contractors (yelling, threatening, hovering, spraying with a hose) The above is what I see as your most actionable thing. Especially spraying with a hose as technically that is assault (not saying that you will get a prosecution for it). I would instruct the general contractor that if anyone on the job gets sprayed with a hose that contractor should immediately stop working until they have dried sufficiently to work "safely." Please call the police to report the incident and present me with a separate bill for all the charges related to that delay. I would then present that bill to the neighbor as actual damages caused by their action. I would hand the letter to them as well as mail a copy. When handing it to them I would simply say, "I will give you a chance to settle this but I sincerely hope you don't because I want to escalate it." The whole point of this is to get all the actions out in front of an authority figure. If your side of the story is accurate the judge is likely to do you a solid and issue a warning to them, even in small claims court. This is essentially reporting the bully to the principal. Usually that stops these kinds of problems. Publicly shaming them on the internet is the other option, I just don't love that option as it can get away from you. I guess my only real advice is listen to your attorney but do let him help you stop this now if he thinks he can. Otherwise it is very likely to continue to get worse....See Morededtired
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agoaidan_m
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agotoxcrusadr
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agotoxcrusadr
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agoandrelaplume2
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agodreamgarden
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agowhokilledmyflowers89
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agowhokilledmyflowers89
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agotoxcrusadr
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agoZophra
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agowhokilledmyflowers89
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agosunnyca_gw
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agotoxcrusadr
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agowhokilledmyflowers89
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agomillworkman
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agoangiepangie
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agowhokilledmyflowers89
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agowhokilledmyflowers89
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agotamareta
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agozagut
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agoTheRedHouse
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agowhokilledmyflowers89
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agok9arlene
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agocarolssis
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agoDavis_Helen
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agotoxcrusadr
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agoιρενε γλοϝερ
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agogottalovelife1
7 years agotoxcrusadr
7 years agoStacie Shannon
7 years agoK Sissy
7 years agofor708fun
7 years agofor708fun
7 years agomigsly
7 years agoSaltiDawg
7 years agoHU-48971161
3 years agotoxcrusadr
3 years agoHU-251152946
3 years agoStax
3 years agoSunny Ja
3 years agotoxcrusadr
3 years agoStax
3 years agoLisa Mansell
3 years agoDonna Wilson
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoHU-184595246
2 years agoThe handy chick
last yearToyia Michelle
last year
Related Stories
LIFE6 Tips for Teaching Your Kids to Be Good Neighbors
Everyone wins when your children learn to respect boundaries, get help when they need it and show others they care
Full StoryLIFEHow to Get Along With the Neighbors — and Live Happier at Home
Everyone wins when neighbors treat one another with kindness, consideration and respect
Full StoryCURB APPEAL7 Ways to Create a Neighborly Front Yard
Foster community spirit by setting up your front porch, paths and yard for social interaction
Full StoryGARDENING AND LANDSCAPINGRaise Backyard Chickens Without Ruffling Neighbors' Feathers
Before you build a coop in the backyard, follow these strategies to help keep your neighbors from squawking
Full StoryPETSHow to Help Your Dog Be a Good Neighbor
Good fences certainly help, but be sure to introduce your pup to the neighbors and check in from time to time
Full StoryLIFEThe Polite House: How to Deal With Noisy Neighbors
Before you fly off the handle, stop and think about the situation, and follow these steps to live in harmony
Full StoryCOMMUNITYDiscover the Joy of Welcoming New Neighbors
Don't worry about a perfect presentation — a heartfelt note and a simple treat create a wonderful welcome to the neighborhood
Full StoryFRONT YARD IDEAS10 Ideas for a Front-Yard Edible Garden Your Neighbors Will Love
Choosing attractive, well-mannered plants and sharing the bounty will go a long way toward keeping the peace
Full StoryREMODELING GUIDES8 Tips to Help You Live in Harmony With Your Neighbors
Privacy and space can be hard to find in urban areas, but these ideas can make a difference
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDESA Mom, a Garden and a Gift for the Neighbors
Gardening can be therapeutic in unexpected ways. See how one gardener found peace and purpose in a patch of Florida soil
Full StorySponsored
toxcrusadr