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Setting boundaries with neighbours is crucial for maintaining a peaceful living environment. Without clear boundaries, conflicts can escalate, leading to ongoing disputes. As long as you are a respectful neighbour, it’s reasonable to expect the same in return. However, when neighbours consistently disregard your property and boundaries, the situation can become increasingly unpleasant. If necessary, reminding neighbours about respecting your boundaries can help prevent further issues.
A frustrated Redditor in her mid-twenties shared her predicament, seeking advice on how to deal with their inconsiderate neighbours. Living in a town with closely situated houses, the couple owns a home next to a duplex that frequently changes tenants. Due to limited parking space, the neighbours frequently use their yard when parking their cars. Despite multiple requests to the various tenants to refrain from driving in their yard, the problem persists. Not knowing how to contact the landlord and hesitant to involve the police due to the potential eviction of the family with three kids, OP wanted to block off the section of their yard being used as a makeshift driveway but is not sure how to do so.
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Source: Reddit
1. OP contemplates if she would be an AH if she blocked off her yard from her neighbours.
2. Feeling frustrated, a mid-twenties homeowner shared her situation on Reddit. Her closely situated home is next to a duplex with frequently changing tenants.
3. Due to limited driveway space, neighbours frequently park on the grass between the sidewalk and the road. Instead of using their driveway, they drive through OP’s yard, both entering and leaving their property.
4. OP has repeatedly asked new neighbours not to drive through their yard, emphasizing their pride in maintaining their property’s appearance.
5. OP wants to use standard driveway markers to block the section of her yard without causing vehicle damage, but her parents advise them to just “get over it.”
6. Update: OP found the owner’s contact information through online tax records and reached out. The owner confirmed that the neighbours should use the regular driveway and not park where they have been.
7. The owner advised calling the police if the issue persists but didn’t seem eager to assist further. The homeowner plans to explore other suggestions from the Reddit community.
Now that you have read the story, it’s time for you to see what Redditors had to say about this. Read till the end to see what are other people’s opinions on this.
8. Redditors suggest building a fence or another type of marker system and warn the neighbours to be prepared for possible retaliation.
9. Redditor advises setting clear boundaries and suggests considering contacting a concrete company to add a 6/8 inch curb to the property.
10. Why do OP’s parents’ opinions hold weight when they don’t live with her and aren’t dealing with the issue firsthand?
11. Good fences make good neighbours!!
12. Redditors would consider either calling the police or placing sharp objects in the yard if faced with a similar situation.
13. Redditors suggest installing something that enhances OP’s property value, and if the neighbours complain, assert your right to do as you please with your property.
14. Start with giant orange cones and, if that doesn’t work, install a fence as a more permanent solution.
15. A Redditor advises blocking and fencing the area.
16. Many point out it’s easy for OP’s parents to say “Just get over it” when they don’t have to deal with the problem themselves.
17. In my neighbourhood, someone installed metal steel fencing along their property line, possibly due to issues with neighbours as well. Many see this as a proactive solution to boundary problems.
18. OP can plant upright foliage, like pencil Holly, as a decorative and space-efficient boundary solution for the yard.
19. Redditors recommend placing large decorative boulders as a boundary solution.
20. Redditors believe something small won’t deter them and suggest opting for larger solutions like a fence, large planter, or boulders to prevent vehicle damage.
OP has every right to feel frustrated and take action. While their parents may be tolerant, it doesn’t justify inaction. Several Redditors provided helpful advice in the comments, and hopefully, OP will consider one of these solutions to address the issue. Do share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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