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If you don’t have a neighbor horror story, you might consider yourself a lucky one, as quite a few of us have likely encountered an aggravating one or two. Some stomp around as if they roam from room to room doing cartwheels, others sing louder than they should—the volume often seems to be positively linked with lack of musical training,—a few start picking fights over matters that don’t even matter; the list goes on and on.

If one of these situations already evoked a sigh or flashbacks—we’re sorry; if not, scroll down to find one that likely will. Today, we have listed some of the most patience-testing, anger-inducing, plain-annoying neighbors out there, as shared by the ‘Mildly Infuriating’ subreddit. Covering everything from shoveling snow—or poop—into others’ territories to shooting firearms inside apartments, and so much more, these sure are some colorful examples of just how unhinged some neighbors can be.

#1

2-3 Times A Week, I Collect Syringes From My Balcony. This Is How My Super Old Neighbor Is Trying To Get Me Evicted, As She Believes That My Roommate And I Are Gay, And She Thinks All Gay People Are Addicts

2-3 Times A Week, I Collect Syringes From My Balcony. This Is How My Super Old Neighbor Is Trying To Get Me Evicted, As She Believes That My Roommate And I Are Gay, And She Thinks All Gay People Are Addicts

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#2

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

JustJJ92 Report

One doesn’t necessarily have to be friends with those living around them; but a good rule of thumb would be not to make their life any worse either. Yet some people don’t abide by such rules, this way likely encouraging their neighbors to consider moving away.

In Britain, for instance, as much as 60% of people seemingly don’t get along with their neighbors, according to a Daily Mail survey; nearly 30% of them say they would never socialize with the people living nearby.

When it comes to the US, the situation might seem worse, as nearly three-in-four (73%, to be exact) of them dislike a neighbor, LendingTree reports. However, on the upside, roughly as many of them like at least one person in the neighborhood.

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#4

My Neighbor Shoveling His Backyard Into Mine

My Neighbor Shoveling His Backyard Into Mine

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If that was me he did that to a snow ball fight would break out real quick

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#5

Neighbor Took Delivery Of A Package That Our Business Purchased, Used The Contents, And Now Wants Us To Pay For The Scraps. Dafuq?

Neighbor Took Delivery Of A Package That Our Business Purchased, Used The Contents, And Now Wants Us To Pay For The Scraps. Dafuq?

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The pictures on the list are just some examples showing what makes certain neighbors difficult to bear, but the reasons are nearly limitless. Some of the most common ones, though—for Americans, at least—include neighbors giving off a “weird vibe”, as well as being loud, rude, or nosy; their pets causing trouble is also in the top five.

Another reason some people are far from fond of those living nearby is the latter not upkeeping the exterior of their property; apparently, this annoys as much as 16% of Americans.

#6

Neighbors Boyfriend Living Above Us Accidentally Discharged A Firearm Through Our Bedroom Ceiling

Neighbors Boyfriend Living Above Us Accidentally Discharged A Firearm Through Our Bedroom Ceiling

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Sponge Blob
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Report to police and don't stop at their begging. They need to lose their gun and/or licence.

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#7

My Neighbor, Everyone. He Parks Like This When His Wife Isn't Home And Moves It Back When She's Back So They Can Both Park On One Of The Few Spots With Shade. This Has Been Happening For Months

My Neighbor, Everyone. He Parks Like This When His Wife Isn't Home And Moves It Back When She's Back So They Can Both Park On One Of The Few Spots With Shade. This Has Been Happening For Months

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I’ve Seen Things
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’ve heard if you park like that, one of your tires can mysteriously go flat overnight 🤔

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#8

We Were Going To Have A New Robin Family - Until Our Neighbor Poisoned His Lawn And The Parent Robins Ate From It And Died

We Were Going To Have A New Robin Family - Until Our Neighbor Poisoned His Lawn And The Parent Robins Ate From It And Died

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Zedrapazia
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess it's too late now, but if a nest is abandoned, take the eggs to a bird saving organization ASAP. We did the same when the red tail nesting in our backyard got killed by a magpie and her eggs were abandoned.

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LendingTree revealed that the antipathy Americans feel towards their neighbors is not only based on what the latter do—or don’t do, for that matter—but also on competitiveness. It pointed out that as much as 17% of them feel financially pressured to keep up with those living around them; among those with a homeowners association, the number rises to 36%.

Despite the competition, a similar number of people—37%, to be exact—would rather have neighbors with the same views regarding a certain important matter: you guessed it right, political beliefs.

#9

So For The 15th Time Now, Our Neighbor Called Out The Fire Department When I Started My Smoker. Claiming That I'm Burning Trash. At Least The Full Truck Didn't Come Not This Time

So For The 15th Time Now, Our Neighbor Called Out The Fire Department When I Started My Smoker. Claiming That I'm Burning Trash. At Least The Full Truck Didn't Come Not This Time

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I’ve Seen Things
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Let the FD know you are firing it up and have put some extras on for when they are called out.

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#10

Built A 7 Foot Privacy Fence. Neighbor Raised His By 2 Feet And Put A Camera Facing Into My Backyard

Built A 7 Foot Privacy Fence. Neighbor Raised His By 2 Feet And Put A Camera Facing Into My Backyard

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Nikki D
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How is that legal? It's literally ONLY watching you. Maybe, on YOUR fence, put up a scary picture or something? I have a much more malicious idea though.

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#11

My Neighbor Chucks Her Dog's Poop Over The Back Fence

My Neighbor Chucks Her Dog's Poop Over The Back Fence

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The reasons for Britons hating their neighbor seem to be similar to those living in the States; from troublesome pets to unattended gardens, they seem to hate it with a passion equally as strong. However, the things that annoy them more than anything else are not the same as those of their American counterparts, as people in Britain seem to be aggravated by annoying driving habits the most. According to the Daily Mail, there’s nothing worse for them than someone blocking their driveway or parking in their space.

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Another thing Britons detest—number seven among the 20 reasons they hate their neighbor—is the latter hosting too many late-night parties. Ironically, reason number 19 is neighbors getting annoyed when the Britons themselves have a party.

#12

I Put Up A Fence To Keep My Thieving And Incredibly Nosy Neighbor Out. He Then Puts Up A Camera So That He Can Look In

I Put Up A Fence To Keep My Thieving And Incredibly Nosy Neighbor Out. He Then Puts Up A Camera So That He Can Look In

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Nikki D
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seriously how tf is this legal? If it's legal for him to do that, then you should be able to put the brightest floodlight possible right in front of it.

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#13

This Poorly Written Letter From My Passive Aggressive Neighbor Telling Me To Remove My 'Legally-Owned' Plants From My Property

This Poorly Written Letter From My Passive Aggressive Neighbor Telling Me To Remove My 'Legally-Owned' Plants From My Property

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PlatinumThe8-BitCat
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I completely doubt that 14 other people got together with this jerkwad just to complain about fake plants

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#14

Someone Anonymously Sent This To My Neighbor

Someone Anonymously Sent This To My Neighbor

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can't blame them for being upset about the barking tho. Why can't people train their doggoes? Sometimes they bark 24/7 and that hard to live close to even if you are a dog lover.

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Despite the numerous ways they can get on our nerves, neighbors can reportedly have a positive effect on our well-being (well, at least the less annoying ones can). A Rutgers study revealed that low levels of contact with people living nearby are linked to lower levels of satisfaction and psychological well-being in middle and later life.

Spanning over 10 years, the research found out that even though neighbors might not prevent an individual from facing certain hardships, they are an important part of one’s social landscape, whether it’s providing assistance that they do or ensuring daily communication.

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#15

Someone Is Over The Package Theft In My Apt Building

Someone Is Over The Package Theft In My Apt Building

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Nikki D
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I keep saying I need to invest in a ring camera. But so far all they've stolen is guinea pig toys, a single d cell battery in a big package, and some elder care stuff. Nothing they will get a dime off of.

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#16

My Sons Accidentally Lost Their Football Over The Neighbors Fence Yesterday. This Is How It Was Found Back In Our Yard Today

My Sons Accidentally Lost Their Football Over The Neighbors Fence Yesterday. This Is How It Was Found Back In Our Yard Today

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C L
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unless it accidentally goes over the fence many times a day or week.

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#17

My Neighbor Thinks They Own The Public Street In Front Of Their Apartment

My Neighbor Thinks They Own The Public Street In Front Of Their Apartment

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For some, the importance of having friendly neighbors became evident during the pandemic. Due to the lockdown, restrictions, and health-related matters, some people had to rely on the kindness of others, some of whom often lived right next door.

A study on individuals supporting their neighbors during the early stage of the COVID-19 lockdown revealed that they used different means of communication to reach out to those living nearby who needed some sort of help, making even greater effort to contact vulnerable groups.

Their ways of supporting others included everything from delivering food and medical prescriptions, to providing information, advice or even sharing of experiences. Quite a few of such individuals reportedly felt more involved in the neighborhood life after the pandemic and showed interest in committing to it even more in the future.

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#18

Til My Upstairs Neighbors Flooded Their Bathroom And Left It That Way For About A Week. Here's How I Found Out:

Til My Upstairs Neighbors Flooded Their Bathroom And Left It That Way For About A Week. Here's How I Found Out:

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#19

People Are Robbing Grass At A Square That Is Being Constructed In My Neighborhood

People Are Robbing Grass At A Square That Is Being Constructed In My Neighborhood

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#20

Went To A Friendsgiving, They Let Their Neighbor Know Ahead Of Time That They Would Be Having People Over, It Was 4:45pm On A Saturday And About 6 People Were There. He Knocked On The Door, Taped This Note To The Door And Ran Off

Went To A Friendsgiving, They Let Their Neighbor Know Ahead Of Time That They Would Be Having People Over, It Was 4:45pm On A Saturday And About 6 People Were There. He Knocked On The Door, Taped This Note To The Door And Ran Off

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While some people hate their neighbors—a few might love them—there are also individuals who don’t know their neighbors to begin with. Pew Research Center revealed that 57% of Americans say they know some of them and roughly one-in-four believe they know most of them. It also pointed out that it’s the older generations that seem to have a larger circle of acquaintances living nearby.

#21

Neighbor Parked Me (Blue Kona) In Again Last Night. I Have Probably A Dozen Texts Asking Them To Move Or Ask For My Space When This Has Happened In The Past. No Response. It Feels Like I Shouldn’t Have To Maneuver My Car So Much On My Own Driveway

Neighbor Parked Me (Blue Kona) In Again Last Night. I Have Probably A Dozen Texts Asking Them To Move Or Ask For My Space When This Has Happened In The Past. No Response. It Feels Like I Shouldn’t Have To Maneuver My Car So Much On My Own Driveway

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#22

Because I Work All Day And Can Control Where The Wind Blows. Was Mailed To Me (Probably By My Neighbor’s Wife), Envelope Postmarked The Next Town Over

Because I Work All Day And Can Control Where The Wind Blows. Was Mailed To Me (Probably By My Neighbor’s Wife), Envelope Postmarked The Next Town Over

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#23

My Neighbor Shot An Arrow Into My House Today

My Neighbor Shot An Arrow Into My House Today

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Pew Research Center also found that even in the age of digital technology, neighbors tend to communicate more face-to-face (20%) rather than using the phone or email (7%). 

Another interesting thing the survey revealed was that despite not knowing a lot of them, people tend to trust the neighbors they do know; roughly 66% of Americans—who know at least some of their neighbors—would feel comfortable trusting them with a spare set of their keys in case there’s an emergency.

#24

Neighbor Installed Two Cameras Pointed Directly At Our Basement Windows

Neighbor Installed Two Cameras Pointed Directly At Our Basement Windows

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This pointing cameras at other people's properties is getting out of hand.

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#25

Neighbor Tried To Saw My Door Handle Off Today Because She Hadn't Seen My Cat In The Window For 3 Days

Neighbor Tried To Saw My Door Handle Off Today Because She Hadn't Seen My Cat In The Window For 3 Days

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#26

Neighbors Of My Dorm Room Put This Sign Up Yesterday

Neighbors Of My Dorm Room Put This Sign Up Yesterday

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If you’ve enjoyed browsing this list depicting neighbors from hell, you might also like the bizarre stories these redditors shared about people living around them, or Bored Panda’s list of applause-worthy passive-aggressive neighbor messages.

#27

Neighbor’s Peacocks Pooping On And On My Stuff

Neighbor’s Peacocks Pooping On And On My Stuff

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#28

Received In The Mail From A Concerned Neighbor

Received In The Mail From A Concerned Neighbor

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#29

Amazon Delivery Picture Of My Package On My Neighbors Porch. Asked My Neighbor If They Happened To Accidentally Get My Package. "Nope Didn't See It"

Amazon Delivery Picture Of My Package On My Neighbors Porch. Asked My Neighbor If They Happened To Accidentally Get My Package. "Nope Didn't See It"

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#30

Our Neighbors Solution To A Newly Poured Driveway On A One-Lane Road

Our Neighbors Solution To A Newly Poured Driveway On A One-Lane Road

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#31

Next Door Neighbor Parks Both Cars In Front Of House, Blocks My Mailbox And Leaves Theirs Open

Next Door Neighbor Parks Both Cars In Front Of House, Blocks My Mailbox And Leaves Theirs Open

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C L
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seems like there would be a postal regulation about legal mailbox access

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#32

My Neighbor Has Indeed A Bright Light

My Neighbor Has Indeed A Bright Light

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Jeroen de Wijn
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sure this is horrible, but blinds are really a requirement for street-facing windows.

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My Neighbor, Who Is Not Registered For Disability, Constantly Parks In The Disabled Spot. She Will Sit In A Spot Nearby Till It Opens To Make Sure She Can Claim It If It's Blocked For Whatever Reason

My Neighbor, Who Is Not Registered For Disability, Constantly Parks In The Disabled Spot. She Will Sit In A Spot Nearby Till It Opens To Make Sure She Can Claim It If It's Blocked For Whatever Reason

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#34

Neighbor Built A Pergola That Hangs Clear Over Into My Yard Space

Neighbor Built A Pergola That Hangs Clear Over Into My Yard Space

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#35

My Neighbor Borrowed My Hedge Trimmer. This Is What She Did To My Extension Cord

My Neighbor Borrowed My Hedge Trimmer. This Is What She Did To My Extension Cord

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tell her that she will pay now for a new hedge trimmer, or later in court, along with the legal fees.

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#36

Neighbor Drills Through Our Shared Wall To Secure A Fence Without Asking. Then Wants Us To Bolt The Bottom Because He Couldn’t Reach It

Neighbor Drills Through Our Shared Wall To Secure A Fence Without Asking. Then Wants Us To Bolt The Bottom Because He Couldn’t Reach It

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#37

Neighbors Who Have Nothing Better To Do

Neighbors Who Have Nothing Better To Do

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The first one is slightly annoying but still more polite than the absolute atrocity to the right

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#38

Early Morning Shifts Bugs Neighbors

Early Morning Shifts Bugs Neighbors

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