<![CDATA[Latest posts for the thread "So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions? "]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/54.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions?
I moved into my house over 5 years ago. When I moved in I had a kooky old man on the left and a nice Cambodian family on the right, all is reasonably good. A couple months later the old man moves two houses down the road and sell his house to a young couple with 2 small kids. When he does this he takes "his" fence with him. He also sold the house for a reported 10k in cash... thereby sinking the value of my property...

So when winter ends the new family is out and about, and they are creepy. The first time we saw the kids they were playing a game called "Foster Parents" from what we overheard the the premise was for one kid to sit still and do nothing otherwise people will come and give him to mean foster parents that wont feed him and will beat him. As for the parents they are both what I would call Wiggers, and the man has the tough guy in a little body attitude (sort of like a cocky little toy poodle).

Like I said creepy.

Well long story short the man is a "contractor" I use that term lightly because everything he fixes ends up looking and functioning worse than when he started. So in a short time the house is falling apart, no heat, electric, or plumbing. We also find out that the old man is his wifes father or uncle, so when the old man wants to move again he gives another house to this couple for 10k cash.

Fast forward a year later and this house is destroyed. While he is doing all of his "improvements" hes trying to flip the houses for more money. In the end he sells both houses to a Burmese family down the road for 10k each (making no money, if he paid for the houses at all). So at this point I take my wife out to eat in celebration.

But at this point out nightmare is just beginning, the Burmese people turn around and higher him as their contractor to fix the houses up....





Now the problem, at the moment he is gutting the houses by tossing everything out of a second story window into a dumpster. No plastic up, no covered shoot, nothing. Now my wife and I are having headaches, increased pulse rate, and black auras in our vision. I don't have any proof but I would assume its mold or some other dust coming off all the crap.


does anyone know any way I can get this guy fired / fined / locked-up? Oh I tried talking to him, he called me all sorts of vulgar names for about 30 min and then ended it with "Talk any gak and I'm gunna punch yo' in da mouf!"]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1458737.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1458737.page GMT Re:So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions? If this silly contractor is as bad as you say he is, Id bet that the inspector will shut him down ASAP. You can always call and complain to the city about things like that. Im not saying I do that, because my neighbors are pretty cool, and clean so Ive no worries. But its simple enough man, just might get the problem to go away.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1458751.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1458751.page GMT So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions?
You could also play the one up game and try to be even worse neighbors than they are. Blast loud polka music, get like 50 cats and let them roam and of course have annoying brats of your own. Eventually something will get settled that way, whether by the city, the law or a good ol' fashion fistiecuffs.

BTW don't let the misses know what your upto if your playing the one up game. Loud arguements about how you've changed always bother neighbors]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1458766.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1458766.page GMT Re:So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions? after that... invest in a privacy fence. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1458815.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1458815.page GMT Re:So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions?
usernamesareannoying wrote:yep, call the city and have them check for permits and licenses.
after that... invest in a privacy fence.



Or befriend an Arsonist. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1458831.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1458831.page GMT So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions?

I called the city they just keep saying they will look into it when they have a free inspector.... Seeing as they laid off 90% of the workers for budget reasons, I doubt thats going to happen any time soon.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1458835.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1458835.page GMT So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1458839.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1458839.page GMT Re:So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions?
KingCracker wrote: Or befriend an Arsonist.


You rang?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1458841.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1458841.page GMT Re:So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions?
rocklord2004 wrote:
KingCracker wrote: Or befriend an Arsonist.


You rang?


PM Clthomps, arrange a way to solve his problem, and get you excited about burning gak, and I get a 45% finders fee of any and all money made by this collaboration ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1458847.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1458847.page GMT So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1458876.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1458876.page GMT Re:So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1458895.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1458895.page GMT So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions?
That'll kill any and all bacteria.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1458900.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1458900.page GMT So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1458933.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1458933.page GMT So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions?
Seriously, dude. I hope it all works out. That gak is creepy.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1458977.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1458977.page GMT So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions? LOL.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1459051.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1459051.page GMT So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions?
Alternatively, get child protective services involved. That game sounds pretty demented. Might lead to something. Either way, CPS agents are pretty relentless, and the investigation will be a real hassle for the guy. Revel in his misfortune.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1459118.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1459118.page GMT So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions?
Commander Endova wrote:Get a tape recorder, talk to him while recording the conversation.


Unfortunatly; recording a conversation without the persons knowledge is in-admissable as evidence. Sure, You COULD say, "Now I got you on tape you slimy git!". However that could be construed as an implied threat, and charges could be pressed on you for blackmail, harassment, and making a recording without permission.....

Fortunatly, I live out in the stix.... the bodies dont smell so bad if you have a BIG backyard. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1459167.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1459167.page GMT So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1459185.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1459185.page GMT So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions?
Seriously use guile, call the city hall and mention how badly it is effecting your health and have some proof from the doctors as well when you go down there to ask in person. If that fails call them up one more time, then pretend to collapse during the call see if tht works. If not run outside "Yelling oh crap oh crap" when this guy shows interest in what's going on (be loud it sounds like loud things would be better than smart in this case). Mention to him that your wife has been having issues like you with the spores being released then, with her cooperation (she can pretend to actually be knocked out if he goes to check), you pretend that she has collapsed and become unconcious from it and say you need to call the ambulence right away and that he should get checked as well. Then get some friends to come out to that house a few days later wearing hazmat suits. Spray him with a disguised fire extinguisher muttering something about a "super mutated psydo spores causing raipid tissue degeneration leading to sterility then death via the tissue falling apart, you know arms and other things like legs fall off then your lungs fall apart leading you to drown in your own blood as your heart and otheer vital organs breakdown into a mildly toxic sludge". It will probably cost a little bit, but should at least scare the crap out of him. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1459328.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1459328.page GMT Re:So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions?
So after 5 years of this sort of thing they wanted me to sign some stuff to let them build a garage practically on my property line(my town has weird laws, let's not get into it).

Being the forgiving and benevolent person I am, I responded with "Feth you, fethstick!" ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1459400.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1459400.page GMT So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1459508.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1459508.page GMT So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions? IT. He locked it up nice and tight!

Thanks though!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1459518.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1459518.page GMT So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions?
Yeah, I'd just keep plugging away at codes. Tell them they are burning asbestos in the yard or something.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1459524.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1459524.page GMT So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions?
Have you checked for fibreglass and most importantly asbestos?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asbestosis

I don't know about the States, but over here, you mention to the Environmental Health people that there might be asbestos in the building being demolished and they'll be on it like flies on poo.

Ditto Nurgleboy!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1459530.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1459530.page GMT Re:So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions?
rocklord2004 wrote:Talking about hiring an arsonist and requesting a finders fee? That wont "blow up" in your face at all.



Before I respond.... look at my avatar, go ahead.....Ill wait......alright now, that was taken at a 3 y/o's bday party, and I was suppose to be the clown. I showed those little basterds what it means to run in fear from the man eating Ork/man!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1459536.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1459536.page GMT So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions?
although they are entertaining at times...

Once last year one of the men (read "shirtless wastes of skin") living there (it's an old couple and their deadbeat children we think) was on a drunken rant and being hostile in the house. They called the cops and they arrested him. As they escorted him shirtless and cuffed out of the house and down their very narrow porch steps he struggled with them and the cops just let him go. He fell right on his face on a step and proceeded to roll forward down the steps from there. The cops picked him back up by his arms (which were behind his back) as he screamed "call nine-one, Right NOW!" over and over. I can only assume he meant "911" (emergency response # in the States for you Outlanders). My wife and I could barely contain our laughter as wee peered through our laundry room window at the spectacle. Ahh... good times with drunken idiots!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1459552.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1459552.page GMT So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1459608.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1459608.page GMT So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1459737.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1459737.page GMT So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions?

If I were you, I'd find as many numbers, and people to call for that sort of thing as possible. If you ring enough organizations, one of them is bound to respond.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1459756.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1459756.page GMT So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1460033.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1460033.page GMT So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions? ID) and said we'd received loads of complaints from the neighbours. I then demanded to speak to their landlady and told her she was responsible for any noise in terms of any action the council might take such as fixed penalty notices. All total nonsense but it had the desired effect i.e. no more loud parties.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1460050.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1460050.page GMT So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1460229.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1460229.page GMT So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1460269.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1460269.page GMT So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions?
There are laws about just shooting anyone.

Tx has the best law though. After dark you can shoot a trespasser, even if he is not an immediate threat. The only state in the union to extend the castle doctrine that far.

Huzzah.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1460336.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1460336.page GMT So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions?
Two months later and still no deck. I have however found a surplus of cigarette buts on our dry lawn.

My solution. Bought a porch swing and started shinning my riffles while glaring at them.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1460893.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1460893.page GMT So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1460944.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1460944.page GMT So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions?
Next, do you have a HOA? If you do, file a complaint.


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Also, if there is any damage on your property such has ruined yard, damaged paint due, whatever file a damage report with your home owners insurance. The insurance company will go after him to collect the repair costs. They are like ing jackels and will hound him and his "contracting" business into bankruptcy.

If you do not to go to your insurance company, get some contractors of your own to give you estimates on the cost of repairs. Then go to the court house and file a lien against his buisness if he is incorperated (which he is most likely not) and the home owners for the damages cause to the property. Any pay he recieves will go to you for the damages to your property.

Knowledge is power. But knowledge is also the beginning of fear.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1461387.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/287414/1461387.page GMT So I am having neighbor problems, any suggestions? you could rent your backyard out to porn stars.
Dig a moat.
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