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Despite the knowledge that someone knows exactly where you live, there are people who seem to think that horrible, annoying or just deeply petty behavior is acceptable. Even stranger, in the 21st century, it has never been easier to document insufferable behavior, including legally permissible evidence like videos and pictures.

So despite these considerable risks to being a menace, these neighbors still chose to be a menace to those who lived near and around them, fortunately, in the age of the internet, we can all “enjoy” the examples people have shared. So get comfortable, upvote your favorites as you scroll through and be sure to comment your own experiences. 

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Revenge On A Rude Neighbor

Revenge On A Rude Neighbor

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Marcellus II
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also the fence has to be built on "your" property, so moving from her to neighbour... increased the available garden space somewhat.

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Brenda
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Roommate played Experiments In Feedback after one neighbor blared music constantly. Never happened again

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Our Homophobic Neighbor Complained To The City That Our Trash Bins Are On The Side Of Our House. The City Said We Could Put Up Lattice In Front Of The Bins. Hope She Loves Our New Lattice!

Our Homophobic Neighbor Complained To The City That Our Trash Bins Are On The Side Of Our House. The City Said We Could Put Up Lattice In Front Of The Bins. Hope She Loves Our New Lattice!

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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please repaint using a coat or two of primer. Then those colors will REALLY pop!

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Despite the many variations of “be a good neighbor” that range from Jesus Christ to Mr. Rogers, people with antisocial tendencies don’t really see any issues with just being annoying to everyone around them. As a species, this trait should have been evolutionarily weeded out, as social creatures can’t really stand an outright hostile neighbor. Unfortunately, it still exists, propagated by bad families and disagreeable environments. 

This is a vicious cycle, as antisocial behavior creates the environments that help it propagate, leaving everyone else worse off. While in some cases, antisocial behavior is partially genetic, more often than not, it is learned, through poor socialization, abuse and just existing in a particularly bad environment. It’s no wonder that in English, a neighborhood doesn’t just refer to an area, but the people in it. 

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Revenge On A Rude Neighbor

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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not petty, they were constantly causing criminal damage, he stopped it.

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All is not lost though, as there are potential treatments for antisocial behavior. The first is preventive, as there are certain, surmountable risk factors, ranging from positive role models to even having good nutrition. Of course, the real issue is that most of the people on this list are already adults, so preventative measures are basically way too late. So instead, a possible solution is Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

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Kids Are Having Fun With Friends So A Neighbor Reported To Hoa That They Must Be Running A Childcare

Kids Are Having Fun With Friends So A Neighbor Reported To Hoa That They Must Be Running A Childcare

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It’s important to preface the fact that no one can just make another adult do CBT, no matter how annoying of a neighbor they are. In certain cases, it could be mandated by a judge, but that would require an actual crime to be committed. For better or worse, being very annoying isn’t a crime in most places. But, hypothetically, a person might decide to improve themselves, maybe after a specific incident or after an intervention from loved ones. 

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At What Point Do The Officials Step In?

At What Point Do The Officials Step In?

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When My Neighbor In The Building Accused Me Of Lying…

When My Neighbor In The Building Accused Me Of Lying…

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In these cases, a person would attend a number of sessions with a therapist to try and work through how they see themselves and how they can more positively relate to the world around them. Unfortunately, CBT is geared more towards children, as in many adults, antisocial behavior is cemented. Still, should an adult choose to attempt to better themselves, it could heighten the possibility of the treatment “sticking,” but this still requires that the person actually thinks they need help and strives for it. 

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The Way My Neighbor Decided To Move For A Couple Hours

The Way My Neighbor Decided To Move For A Couple Hours

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I Pay $125 A Month To Park In My Parking Spot. I’m 111b. This Jerk Is My Neighbor

I Pay $125 A Month To Park In My Parking Spot. I’m 111b. This Jerk Is My Neighbor

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This may make it sound impossible to help someone who exhibits antisocial behavior, but in reality, it does happen. It’s also important to differentiate between antisocial behavior and antisocial personality disorder. The latter is more serious and harder to treat. It’s also less common, so in most cases, an annoying neighbor is not likely to become even more of a menace over time. Cold comfort, for those suffering from this issue, but better than nothing. 

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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He assaulted a roommate, and they *still* didn't kick him out until the end of the lease?

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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shouldn't need to be explained - using someone else's stuff without permission is wrong, end of story.

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Someone Came And Cut A Dozen Roses Off My Rose Bushes

Someone Came And Cut A Dozen Roses Off My Rose Bushes

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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had tomato and pepper and cucumber plants sitting on my driveway once. I hadn't gotten all of them into containers yet. I come home the next day after dropping the kids at school to find some lady I don't know loading them into her car. When I asked what she was doing she said they were just sitting there. Said I wasn't using them, she needed them more. Ran to her car & left. I followed her while calling the cops. She denied taking them, but I had marked them for different areas. Took 3 days to get most of them back (& not in good condition). A month or so later I catch her stealing tomatoes off the plants! So yeah, some people think that they are entitled to your things.

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Ugh. I Sent A Copy Of This To My Landlord. My Neighbor Just Had To Be This Guy

Ugh. I Sent A Copy Of This To My Landlord. My Neighbor Just Had To Be This Guy

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Upstairs Neighbors Let Their Dogs Urinate On Their Balcony Which Leaks Down To Ours

Upstairs Neighbors Let Their Dogs Urinate On Their Balcony Which Leaks Down To Ours

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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tell management. This will stain the wood and you'll never get the smell out. Not to mention it's just disgusting and lazy!

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#22

My Nosey Neighbor Filming Us Again!!!

My Nosey Neighbor Filming Us Again!!!

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#23

Too Bad There Isn't A Garbage Chute Nearby......

Too Bad There Isn't A Garbage Chute Nearby......

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Sheltered What I Assumed Was A Stray Cat For Two Days, Called My Apartment Complex Asking If Anyone Lost Their Pet, And On Day 2, The Owner Shows Up And I Returned Her Cat. Woke Up To This Note This Morning

Sheltered What I Assumed Was A Stray Cat For Two Days, Called My Apartment Complex Asking If Anyone Lost Their Pet, And On Day 2, The Owner Shows Up And I Returned Her Cat. Woke Up To This Note This Morning

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Our Neighbors Drag Their Trash Bags Out Their Front Door And Down Our Communal Hallway/Stairway, Creating A Literal Trash Juice Trail

Our Neighbors Drag Their Trash Bags Out Their Front Door And Down Our Communal Hallway/Stairway, Creating A Literal Trash Juice Trail

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Neighbors Who Have Nothing Better To Do

Neighbors Who Have Nothing Better To Do

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This Note That My Neighbors Left On My Car...

This Note That My Neighbors Left On My Car...

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Today Was Trash Pickup Day. I Committed The Crime Of Moving My Neighbor’s Empty Can Closer To Her Driveway, So I Could Park My Car

Today Was Trash Pickup Day. I Committed The Crime Of Moving My Neighbor’s Empty Can Closer To Her Driveway, So I Could Park My Car

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Downstairs Neighbors Left Windows Open On Window Cleaning Day, Now I And Everyone Below Them Won’t Get Our Glass Cleaned And The Cleaners Can’t Work

Downstairs Neighbors Left Windows Open On Window Cleaning Day, Now I And Everyone Below Them Won’t Get Our Glass Cleaned And The Cleaners Can’t Work

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At 3am This Morning My Neighbor Pulled Off His Door And Smashed It In The Street While Screaming Nonsense

At 3am This Morning My Neighbor Pulled Off His Door And Smashed It In The Street While Screaming Nonsense

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