topic Re: new problems next door in Community Chat

new problems next door

shortbreadlover — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 19:06:43 GMT

while the jerks are gone, the problems keep coming. they broke down my fence and let the treet grow into my garage and it tore the rrain gutter off so i have problems there. the owner's daughter won't do anything because she is going to sell the houjse as is. she gave me the number to call for the insurance companmy but they won't tell me the name of the company. i may have to place a notice of interest on the homw jujst to get the repairs done.

the worest part is that i have a slum land lord that owns the houjse next to me and thwey have made an on this home too. i do not want to live between two slum landlords.

the onwer's daughter had the house cleaned out and they hauled 5 moving van trucks fullof junk out of it. the backyard is a mess and i am beside myself with worry aout it.all i want is good decent neighbors even if they are renters. the house is really a mess. nothing is to code and the ceiling is falling in.

Re: new problems next door

Fressa — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 19:19:20 GMT

Just wondering if you can report this to your township. We have a ton of ordinances where I live and give you 10 days to fix/repair the problem before they levy fines.

I also wonder if your insurance company could pursue the other problem if you file a claim?

Re: new problems next door

shortbreadlover — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 19:23:57 GMT

i am looking into it. i am also going to request that they test the house for meth. with those people, you never know what went on.

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CouponQueen — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 19:53:31 GMT

Test the house for Meth? What do you think will happen? You can't prove any one person did anything and nobody is going to test anything based on a neighbor who is complaining.

I would hope for the best..prepare for the worst...and the last thing I would worry about Meth..it isn't like your going around inhaling and smoking anything in the house.

Pick your battles in this mess.

Re: new problems next door

deepwaterdotter — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 19:57:02 GMT

Goodness, you live in an interesting neighborhood. I wish any new tenants good luck.

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cherry — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 19:59:05 GMT

Contact an attorney..

Re: new problems next door

x Hedge — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 20:02:30 GMT

Perhaps it's time for emails to your alderman?

Write your concerns. In the future, you may be glad you made a written record.

Re: new problems next door

shortbreadlover — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 20:02:32 GMT

i just wish that the home will sell quickly and to really nice people that will make great neighbors.

my neighbor is okay but it is just this house that has been a problem

Re: new problems next door

Tyak — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 20:13:16 GMT

OP, do you rent or do you own your house?

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viva923 — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 20:17:08 GMT

I too wonder if you can report this to the town where you live. contact your state rep who is the person who covers your area in state legislators. Contact even your lt. governor,and governers office. i have done that and believe me, doors opened, just one call fixed my problem for me, try it.

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Caffeina — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 20:44:27 GMT

Check the law or code where you live regarding trees. In many locations, if tree branches overhang a property line, such as the neighbor's over yours, the neighbor would not be responsible. You would have to cut the overhanging branches back to the property line at your expense. You might have to file in small claims court for the damage to the fence.

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shortbreadlover — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 21:00:40 GMT

that is why i am filing an insurance claim

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cherry — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 21:01:42 GMT

That tree didn't get this big overnight. You should have complained about it years ago

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Cakers3 — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 21:34:12 GMT

@shortbreadlover wrote:
she gave me the number to call for the insurance companmy but they won't tell me the name of the company.

@shortbreadlover So the daughter gave you the number to call for the insurance company but "they" won't tell you the name of the company????

Whaaaa??? Did you call the number and who answered?
Who are "they" who wouldn't give you the name of the company?

Re: new problems next door

FrostyBabe1 — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 21:54:44 GMT

@shortbreadlover wrote:
i am looking into it. i am also going to request that they test the house for meth. with those people, you never know what went on.

If you think they may have been cooking meth in there, why on earth did you take a refrigerator from them? Aren't you concerned that it may have been contaminated either from the meth or the rest of the mess that was in there?

Re: new problems next door

Icegoddess — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 22:00:01 GMT

@cherry wrote:
That tree didn't get this big overnight. You should have complained about it years ago

Whatever is on your property is yours to do with including their tree. I have bamboo next door. Every year I have to dig up bamboo coming up in my yard. That's my job. If there is a tree overhanging your property you don't like, you can cut that part off. Hiring a tree-trimming company is cheaper than having to fix damage to your house. They can throw a chain saw (not the motorized variety) over the offending limb without having to climb the tree.

If the fence was on your property, you should've done something about that rather than letting them get away with that too.

Re: new problems next door

CLHS68 — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 22:22:27 GMT

I am sure glad I don't live next door to the OP.

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Katcat1 — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 22:35:51 GMT

Sounds like you need to MOVE! Does not sound like a neighborhood you want to live in.

Re: new problems next door

BirkiLady — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 01:33:51 GMT

Sounds like the OP is looking for someone else to pay for repairs she hasn't done to her own property. Filing liens and such nonsense isn't going to do a bit of good in this case. She's already accepted a refrigerator. The owner will say that was payment for any problems encountered.

The OP didn't complain to the City years ago. Suddenly, all these complaints will fall on deaf ears. Not a leg to stand on.

Re: new problems next door

ShowMe — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 01:48:19 GMT

Have a suggestion for the OP..... Really, you need to find something better to do in your life. Maybe you ought to think about selling your place and move away from those slum lords.....