Neighbours using my black bin.

olibrofiz

They probably think it's ok as they know you're not actually living in the house yet. Do they know you're moving in? Could be they think you're a cleaner/contractor/putting new stuff in for the LL?

I think I'd leave it till I'd moved in then go round with a bottle of wine, introduce myself and have a polite word.

When I moved in to my house (which stood empty for a year) neighbours either side had been using my black and brown bins. It stopped when I moved in, they'd just been taking advantage of the fact no one lived there.

I have great neighbours and we borrow each others brown bins depending on the amount of stuff we have to dispose of.

Marvel1

Move the bin?

I put my bin out in the night before, and the next morning I had to put a small bag in, and there was more bags in there (I only use one). I now put my bin out in the morning.

EmilyQ

That is so weird. Neighbours can be so strange.

I wouldn't actually bother talking to the neighbour. Nothing good can come from it. If she's secretly putting in her own rubbish and putting it back even after you've removed it, do you really think she'd be reasonable to talk to?

I suppose you have to play out how the conversation would go in your head. And it just doesn't sound good to me.

Is there anywhere you can move your bin to? So she can't do it anymore? Otherwise, if her rubbish isn't inflicting on you and causing any issue, I.e. if you've still got room left for your own, I wouldnt pursue it.

Remember, she only lives next door. And sometimes the best thing to do is lay low. That's how I tackle things anyway

Marvel1

cryforlove wrote: »

No my landlord wants the bins at the back of the house, we have to take our bins round there way as it's a terraced house

It is up to you where you put the bin.

Gloomendoom

OP are you sure that the bin in question is 'yours' and not your neighbour's?

Sparkle78

From having never gotten off on the right foot with my neighbours (2 sets), I know how silly little things set you off and grate on you. I said nothing and ended up nearly having a meltdown over stupid stuff that annoyed me. However, after going through the experience of selling to get away from them, I would now tackle any situation like this way differently than being all gun hoe! Chap her door and just ask if the bin is her's or yours, then take it from there. It is always best to try and sort things out before they become worse. I now wished I'd made more of an effort with my neighbours however, I don't think that by the nick of them it would've helped but my advice is to try and sort it out before it becomes a bigger problem... the bin issue will prob only lead to more issues!

MrsE_2

EmilyQ wrote: »

That is so weird. Neighbours can be so strange.

I wouldn't actually bother talking to the neighbour. Nothing good can come from it. If she's secretly putting in her own rubbish and putting it back even after you've removed it, do you really think she'd be reasonable to talk to?

I suppose you have to play out how the conversation would go in your head. And it just doesn't sound good to me.

Is there anywhere you can move your bin to? So she can't do it anymore? Otherwise, if her rubbish isn't inflicting on you and causing any issue, I.e. if you've still got room left for your own, I wouldnt pursue it.

Remember, she only lives next door. And sometimes the best thing to do is lay low. That's how I tackle things anyway

The OP has been reasonable, I agree she has taken the pee putting it back again.

OP give it back to her, leave it by her front door for her:)

Sparkle78

MrsE wrote: »

The OP has been reasonable, I agree she has taken the pee putting it back again.

OP give it back to her, leave it by her front door for her:)

Don't do that, you're only just moving in and don't want to be seen like an idiot (and male verus woman), you don't even know the bin situation plus what if she has mental issues or is doing it because she is worried sick about who is moving in... scared/nervous etc. Just be polite and try to sort it out

Jowo_2

olibrofiz wrote: »

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When I moved in to my house (which stood empty for a year) neighbours either side had been using my black and brown bins. It stopped when I moved in, they'd just been taking advantage of the fact no one lived there.

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Same. When I sold my house, there were a couple of empty properties up for sale in the street.

I didn't have a car to take my junk to the local dump, and because the local council had restrictions on the frequency and amount of material they would collect, I filled their rubbish bin every week for weeks as I sorted through my house.

Mrs_Arcanum

Alternatively ask the council for a bin as yours has gone missing & put the bin the neighbour keeps using by their gate (or next to their property).

Then when your new bin arrives stick those big numbers on for your address.