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Annoying Woman Threatens To Sue Neighbor Over A Fence, Regrets It When He Tears It Down
Having a troublesome neighbor can be a headache. It can be a longstanding issue you must deal with until one of you moves out, but you can also find ways to solve the problem.
This was the situation for Reddit user Kid_Endmore. According to his account, a new neighbor demanded he remove his fence. He agreed after being threatened with legal action.
However, the neighbor returned a week later, requesting to have the fence back. Read on for the full story.
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Having a bad neighbor is never pleasant
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The original poster had his life disrupted when a new neighbor wanted him to remove his fence
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The homeowner had the last laugh
Image credits: Kid_Endmore
Many Americans have a problem with at least one of their neighbors, a survey says
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It is apparently common in the United States to clash with the people who live next door. According to a 2022 survey by LendingTree, 73% of Americans reported disliking at least one of their neighbors, and 23% of people called the police.
If you’re faced with this problem, it pays to know what you’re dealing with. HGTV classified the types of neighbors we usually encounter into five categories. “The Home Devaluers” are the friendly faces who fail to maintain their homes. “The Richer-Than-You-Are Neighbor” is the opposite. They constantly remodel and make sure their lawn is in perfect condition.
“The Dangerous Neighbor” raises alarm bells because of their overall vibe and the yelling that goes on in their house in the wee hours of the morning. “The Clueless Neighbor” is the type who is unaware that they are stepping over boundaries because of their actions.
Finally, we have “The Difficult Neighbor.” They are described as “anyone who makes your life more complicated than it needs to be.” And based on the original poster’s account, the woman he dealt with falls under this category.
A little friendliness is the best way to handle a difficult neighbor
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Ignoring a problematic neighbor could be the best option. But as landscape designer Susan Nelson told HGTV, maintaining rapport can be very helpful.
“I really feel that the small amount of physical contact goes a long way with neighbors. I notice who keeps to themselves and it comes off as being unfriendly.
“These days, there aren’t many chances of making impressions with your neighbors, so a simple wave or hello can represent you well.”
For author Saralee Rosenberg, making yourself known by showing respect is the way to go.
“If you explain your problem in a reasonable, nice way, suddenly you’re no longer anonymous.”
The original poster went the opposite route when he dealt with his neighbor issue, and it seems like it worked out well for him.
Some commenters shared similar experiences
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Laura Slade 1 year ago
I feel sorry for the dog it clearly had anxiety /reactivity issues and was probably also bored being left along all day
Tabitha 1 year ago
You’re right. GSD are intelligent dogs, and boredom is the worst thing for them. Additionally, purebred dogs often carry some bad genes, including mental/emotional issues, especially if their line has been too extensively inbred or too closely bred. I love GSD, but also have a huge soft spot for your typical Heinz 57 Mutt.
Load More Replies... ZGutr 1 year ago
Always look at what it might cost you before you pick a fight. Being right should not be a goal by itself (and being right does not always make you the winner).
Tabitha 1 year ago (edited)
Those who pick fights like this are of absolutely not right, and it backfires on them. So don’t just look at the cost, do your homework first to see if you actually even have anything to dispute in the first place.
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8Yorkies-and-33cats 1 year ago
In Greece, we say: "Ο γείτονας είναι Θεός", which translates: "Your neighbor is a God" and means they have so much power over your life.
Miki 1 year ago (edited)
Neighbour was 100% in her right on a first thing. This person screw it up by doing fence without checking where is a property line. BUT removing fence completely was a gold move :D
Annabelle 1 year ago (edited)
My now-ex and I did extensive research before digging a single hole. I agree with you on all points. Neighbor's initial approach being different than demanding money and threatening legal action.... coooouuuld possssiblyyyy have had a different effect. 🤷♀️
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Ace 1 year ago (edited)
I had a similar situation some years ago on a new housing development. About a year after everyone moving in the neighbour noticed that our boundary fence had been put in the wrong place by around 50cm at the far end of the garden. Inconvenient as it may have been for me I clearly had no right to argue, but also the neighbour had no right or expectations that I would move it, did all the work himself.
Tabitha 1 year ago (edited)
The old saying “You can catch [I have also heard “kill”] more flies with honey than you can with vinegar” ring s so true. You can get more done with polite negotiation that you can with nastiness and threats. Be at least civil with your neighbors, folks. You will save yourself a ton of stress and b******t.
Ritchat 1 year ago
We had a neighbor like that when I was little. An old grumpy guy. His property stretched behind our and 3 other neighbors gardens. The property lines were correct and all separated by fences. He would still argue with everyone all the time, demanding more space from everyone. He asked us to remove some bushes on our side of the fence because they allegedly blocked the sun and his vegetables wouldn't grow. Our plants were protected by German nature protective act though, so we were legally not able to remove them. So one night, he must have snuck out of his house and cut them all right above the roots. They all died. Then he sued us and claimed, we cut the protected plants ourselves! Judge didn't believe him because they already knew him from several lawsuits with other neighbors. He died after he fell off of a ladder while pruning his cherry tree.
JLo 1 year ago
In our neighborhood, we build our fences just inside the property line. So there is no fence sharing. So with one neighbor, we each have a fence (different styles), which is great because the double fence holds back the invasive ground cover from his yard. With the other neighbor, we put up a fence and his yard was enclosed by other people's fences. He would pile up his leaves and trash against our fence on his side. We asked politely for him not to do that. He didn't care. He also had a revolving door of pit bulls that he left outside. They were practically feral. So when that fence rotted out, we just took it down and left it down, just the section on his border. He could no longer leave his dogs unchained outside. We had to look at his trash filled yard though.
Bobert Robertson 1 year ago
I mean, when she bought the property the fence was on the property so technically SHE owns the fence, and she should have to move it.
Laura Slade 1 year ago
I feel sorry for the dog it clearly had anxiety /reactivity issues and was probably also bored being left along all day
Tabitha 1 year ago
You’re right. GSD are intelligent dogs, and boredom is the worst thing for them. Additionally, purebred dogs often carry some bad genes, including mental/emotional issues, especially if their line has been too extensively inbred or too closely bred. I love GSD, but also have a huge soft spot for your typical Heinz 57 Mutt.
Load More Replies... ZGutr 1 year ago
Always look at what it might cost you before you pick a fight. Being right should not be a goal by itself (and being right does not always make you the winner).
Tabitha 1 year ago (edited)
Those who pick fights like this are of absolutely not right, and it backfires on them. So don’t just look at the cost, do your homework first to see if you actually even have anything to dispute in the first place.
Load More Replies... 8Yorkies-and-33cats 1 year ago
In Greece, we say: "Ο γείτονας είναι Θεός", which translates: "Your neighbor is a God" and means they have so much power over your life.
Miki 1 year ago (edited)
Neighbour was 100% in her right on a first thing. This person screw it up by doing fence without checking where is a property line. BUT removing fence completely was a gold move :D
Annabelle 1 year ago (edited)
My now-ex and I did extensive research before digging a single hole. I agree with you on all points. Neighbor's initial approach being different than demanding money and threatening legal action.... coooouuuld possssiblyyyy have had a different effect. 🤷♀️
Load More Replies... Ace 1 year ago (edited)
I had a similar situation some years ago on a new housing development. About a year after everyone moving in the neighbour noticed that our boundary fence had been put in the wrong place by around 50cm at the far end of the garden. Inconvenient as it may have been for me I clearly had no right to argue, but also the neighbour had no right or expectations that I would move it, did all the work himself.
Tabitha 1 year ago (edited)
The old saying “You can catch [I have also heard “kill”] more flies with honey than you can with vinegar” ring s so true. You can get more done with polite negotiation that you can with nastiness and threats. Be at least civil with your neighbors, folks. You will save yourself a ton of stress and b******t.
Ritchat 1 year ago
We had a neighbor like that when I was little. An old grumpy guy. His property stretched behind our and 3 other neighbors gardens. The property lines were correct and all separated by fences. He would still argue with everyone all the time, demanding more space from everyone. He asked us to remove some bushes on our side of the fence because they allegedly blocked the sun and his vegetables wouldn't grow. Our plants were protected by German nature protective act though, so we were legally not able to remove them. So one night, he must have snuck out of his house and cut them all right above the roots. They all died. Then he sued us and claimed, we cut the protected plants ourselves! Judge didn't believe him because they already knew him from several lawsuits with other neighbors. He died after he fell off of a ladder while pruning his cherry tree.
JLo 1 year ago
In our neighborhood, we build our fences just inside the property line. So there is no fence sharing. So with one neighbor, we each have a fence (different styles), which is great because the double fence holds back the invasive ground cover from his yard. With the other neighbor, we put up a fence and his yard was enclosed by other people's fences. He would pile up his leaves and trash against our fence on his side. We asked politely for him not to do that. He didn't care. He also had a revolving door of pit bulls that he left outside. They were practically feral. So when that fence rotted out, we just took it down and left it down, just the section on his border. He could no longer leave his dogs unchained outside. We had to look at his trash filled yard though.
Bobert Robertson 1 year ago
I mean, when she bought the property the fence was on the property so technically SHE owns the fence, and she should have to move it.
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