wheelie bin placement issue

angelbob

Lord_Baltimore wrote: »

Older people can be easily upset by things that to others seem like small issues. What does it hurt to just comply with their wishes?

Some older people like to assert themselves as it makes them feel more secure about the new (and much younger) arrivals.

These are just bins. It isn't going to lead to further demands and things will settle down.

If you show them respect, they will accept you and you'll probably find they become wise friends.

No you are wrong I used to have a neighbour like that, it will only get worse unless you stand up for yourself, I ended up calling the police (it all stopped then)
I had complaints about the wheelie bin, sky dish, my car parked on the road outside my house (everyone else had drives), etc etc. plus she threw dog poo in my garden.
On the day I moved in I had the neighbour at my door telling me that my children are not allowed to ride their bikes in her garden. They would never do that lol plus my youngest was only two and couldn't ride one, didn't own own or go out alone grrrr.

mike_the_bike_2

Interesting thread..As a landlord, on my properties I have always had written specifically into the letting contracts a clause that wheelie bins are to be stored at the rear of the properties apart from on collection days and night before. My tenants have never had a problem adhering to this... Why have I done it? Apart from the fact that I personally hate the sight of the wretched things, I would also like to think I have respect for my the home owners around my properties who take a lot of care to preserve the appearance of where they live..Mind you they are the sort of places with grass verges where peopl mow the lawn and sweep the pavements outside their houses. I guess if they were in areas where people had just given up then I might think differently

random1980s

look can you please listen to what I am saying, the posts to which you refer were not written by me ok. if you cant accept that then move on to another thread, if you can then please help with my situation.

I know who did it as a prank and a prank will be played on him make no mistake, but this is a real problem causing me a real concern. I appreciate the help so far and would appreciate any more thoughts

Trig3

The old git needs to be reminded that he doesn't own the street.

If the bin is on private land, you can leave it anywhere on it you like & so long as the cars are taxed, they can be left in the street all year round.

Every street has one of these Victor Meldrew types, they're not nice people to begin with so he won't change just cos you obey his every command.

random1980s

thanks. my dilemma is what to do about the other house. its £100pcm more, I spoke to the landlord and told her the truth about the issue and she laughed and said what a joke it was, so sounds like she at least sees eye to eye with us on this issue. that property can be ready anytime from jan-april she said, april would be perfect as that's when our ast ends here and she is more than happy with that as it gives her more time to move things out etc. she owns a number of properties locally and says as long as the rent is paid and the house taken care of she doesn't want to get involved in any way at all other than to do maintenance etc as necessary. although much older than us, we know the people who live opposite and vaguely know of some of the neighbours, all of whom seem decent people. for the extra bedroom perhaps its worth just looking at moving anyway? be a shame though as I love the conservatory here, we back onto fields andit is very quiet

goonarmy

random1980s wrote: »

thanks. my dilemma is what to do about the other house. its £100pcm more, I spoke to the landlord and told her the truth about the issue and she laughed and said what a joke it was, so sounds like she at least sees eye to eye with us on this issue. that property can be ready anytime from jan-april she said, april would be perfect as that's when our ast ends here and she is more than happy with that as it gives her more time to move things out etc. she owns a number of properties locally and says as long as the rent is paid and the house taken care of she doesn't want to get involved in any way at all other than to do maintenance etc as necessary. although much older than us, we know the people who live opposite and vaguely know of some of the neighbours, all of whom seem decent people. for the extra bedroom perhaps its worth just looking at moving anyway? be a shame though as I love the conservatory here, we back onto fields andit is very quiet

Move in there, make a sex tape and sell it on the net to pay the extra.

Blackpool_Saver

'ow bin ya ? ...........ahem sorry, a friend of mine from Dudley says that

random1980s

any more helpful thoughts?

clark24

sit down with your OH and write a list of pros and cons for both properties, plus a plan of dealing with any more unwanted demands from neighbours where you are now.

If the only negative of where you are now is being treated like naughty children then stand up to them, or do everything they tell you to do.

If you behave in a manner that is decent and law abiding (and yes that includes putting your bins where you want to on your land) then their complaints are only guidelines, and you can ignore if you so choose.

random1980s

yes but the landlady may decide her loyalty to her friends is worth more than us as tenants........