topic Re: Inconsiderate Neighbors in Community Chat

Inconsiderate Neighbors

Georgiagrama — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 16:34:31 GMT

I know this has been discussed before, but I have a neighbor who we thought so much of do something really inconsiderate today.

They did something without any thought to property values of the neighbors around them or like me, next to them.

Things like this always make me sad so I just needed to vent. I guess living in a neighborhood with a strict HOA isn't such a bad idea.

Re: Inconsiderate Neighbors

CrazyDaisy — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 16:37:22 GMT

Well it is private property, would think they could do what they want without consulting you for approval. As long as no law were broken.

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proudlyfromNJ — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 16:41:31 GMT

What did they do?

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Porcelain — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 16:41:59 GMT

What did they do? It's not likely they are going to read your post and figure out who you are talking about.

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haddon9 — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 16:42:09 GMT

Ever since we moved to an HOA community 27 years ago I honestly can't complain about any of my neighbors. As a matter of fact they are either quiet or if I do know them all pretty nice and maintain their homes nicely. The HOA isn't a strict one but just enough to maintain a certain look....they are all different.

Do you care to share what your neghbor did?

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ValuSkr — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 16:42:25 GMT

Yes, inconsiderate neighbors are maddening, especially when it affects property values. Can you tell us what they did?

And I agree, HOA's help prevent this sort of thing, though not a panacea. I guess it depends on how strictly they enforce the rules. My HOA has rules but the people in charge bend over backward to avoid confrontation. Consequently, rules get bent.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 16:42:27 GMT

Hard to comment without knowing what they did. Care to elaborate?

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Mz iMac — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 16:43:04 GMT

@Georgiagrama Like what? My crystal ball is not working.

~~Post makes no sense.~~

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Icegoddess — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 16:48:28 GMT

It really saddened me that the neighbor behind me cut down a big bunch of trees, but it's his property. An HOA is a total non-starter for me. I have had quite the neighbor issues. The property on one side of me is currently under foreclosure and I hate that. Those people were reallly good, actually obsessive, about taking care of their yard up until they disappeared. However, their swimming pool is a total disaster and may be a big surprise for whoever buys the house. It's been inoperable and covered for about 3 years now and the foreclosure company is not going to uncover it. They weren't even running the pump before that and it was green and growing things. I think they only covered it due to complaints to Code Enforcement.

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Azcowgirl — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 16:51:14 GMT

I feel your pain and I’m sorry to hear you’re going through this.

For several years the property owner next to us has run a business illegally according to county zoning. In spite of complaints from surrounding owners, the county turned a blind eye.

Finally, after years of noxious fumes, loud noise 24 hrs a day, an ugly eye sore of a mess, unsavory activity causing us to have security concerns, the county finally took notice and forced him to vacate the property, clean up the mess or face criminal charges.
Finally we have our property values back again, and the air is fresh and it’s peaceful and quiet !

weRe: Inconsiderate Neighbors

stevieb — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 14:29:38 GMT

Neighbor situations can be daunting, as for most of us there's no easy way out when there are hurdles. Without knowing what this neighbor did that was supposedly so errant, it's hard to weigh in. That said, no, I don't agree that as long as they're on their own property they have the right to do whatever they want. While they don't have to 'ask permission' they do need to be mindful of others. Unless one lives on a large parcel of land where neighbors and the larger community are not at all impacted by one's actions, it pays to be aware of the fact that 'no man is an island' and most of us live in situations where we are part of a larger group.

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Nancy Drew — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 16:54:08 GMT

We are moving onto an HOA. I love them. I get why some hate them my parents being one. If I am going to show curtesy I want it back. If I am going to work and or pay for my house to be a non eye sore I want that back.

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Pook — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 17:03:55 GMT

@Georgiagrama What anyone does to their own property - as long as it doesn't go against local codes - is their own business and while a neighbor may not like it, it doesn't make them inconsiderate. It actually is more inconsiderate and judgemental to think you have a right to dictate what they do!

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DiAnne — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 16:59:13 GMT

Every time I read one of these threads it makes me thankful for my neighbors. We are a neighborhood of older custom homes so thankfully no HOA.

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Cakers3 — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 17:02:50 GMT

I do not understand all the "feeling the pain" sympathy for the OP.

She's been asked what this neighbor did and did not answer.

It could be a MYOB issue such as not liking the neighbor's new landscaping.

Is it somethng serious that will affect the OPs life (doubt it) or is it something the OP just doesn't like just for the sake of not liking whatever this neighbor did.

Odd how various bad neighbor threads pop up around the same time.

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RoughDraft — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 17:05:29 GMT

Now I have to wonder if they painted their house hot pink, built a moat filled with alligators, erected a still in the back yard. I have a very active imagination.

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 17:06:12 GMT

I have no idea why they are inconsiderate, I have one that:

Has junk cars and machinary, old tires all over his property,

Has a bunch of dogs that run loose, I chased 6, yes 6, out of my yard several times a week,

His huge bull, horns included, comes into my yard,

Likes to shoot guns at 11 at night,

Sells hay and will have an 18 wheeler parked across from our house late at night w/motor running while they load it.

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CrazyDaisy — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 17:07:51 GMT

@RoughDraft wrote:
Now I have to wonder if they painted their house hot pink, built a moat filled with alligators, erected a still in the back yard. I have a very active imagination.

Sounds like that could be a fun neighbor.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 17:11:09 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2. Okay, you win the Oscar for worst neighbor.

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Suziepeach — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 17:32:43 GMT

We do- they fire up their souped up ATV and vroom vroom with their small child ahead of them on a freakin gocart.. I yelled at them once... they don't give a rats patoot about the danger on a subdivision street with traffic.. oh no, it's all about them.. and if something happens to the child, they'll blame the driver..

We don't have an HOA but eventually someone will call the sheriff's office..

People flat out don't care anymore, no consideration whatsoever..

Off my podium..