My neighbour

forgotmyname

Get a toy chainsaw and paint it to look like a real one and watch them scamper down the ladder as you run towards them

MamaMoo_2

It would be a shame if you reported him to the police for harassment and tried to initiate a conviction for making false allegations/perverting the course of justice...

notanewuser

All of which ^^^^ would legally have to be declared were you to sell. There's a question about disputes with neighbours. If police have already been called then you'll have to declare, which is going to make it much harder to sell.

wary

Be careful the dispute doesn't descend into something like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arkDYp0R78Q

Monkeyballs

Hi,

I used to provide digital mapping for land registry purposes and also for legal disputes re. boundaries and have heard some real stories in the past...

One thing that I always found is the speed in which they tend to escalate, fine (often friendly) to begin with and then out of the blue something minor starts an argument and then BOOM!!!

It's never too late to just try talking it through, it might all have started over something fairly innocuous like a throw away comment or not hearing them say hello one day and them feeling ignored...

Maybe worth speaking to his wife to chew the idea over first if she has been ok and then inviting them around for coffee and cake (preferably in the garden so it's easy to leave and avoid breakages) to just talk it out? It sounds like tit for tat to me

MB

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notanewuser wrote: »

All of which ^^^^ would legally have to be declared were you to sell. There's a question about disputes with neighbours. If police have already been called then you'll have to declare, which is going to make it much harder to sell.

Which is why, in the past, I've thought of the bigger picture. Tried to ignore him as best I can in the hope that he'd get bored.

Unfortunately, he does seem to get some enjoyment about causing the hassle. Its like a game for him.

Of course, the problem is whereas I havent bothered with the police I have no control over what he chooses to do.

Appreciate what your saying but it seems so unfair that because your unlucky enough to live next to a bad neighbour thius can happen. After all, you coulkd entirely blameless and have problems selling your house.

[Deleted User]

Monkeyballs wrote: »

Hi,

I used to provide digital mapping for land registry purposes and also for legal disputes re. boundaries and have heard some real stories in the past...

One thing that I always found is the speed in which they tend to escalate, fine (often friendly) to begin with and then out of the blue something minor starts an argument and then BOOM!!!

It's never too late to just try talking it through, it might all have started over something fairly innocuous like a throw away comment or not hearing them say hello one day and them feeling ignored...

Maybe worth speaking to his wife to chew the idea over first if she has been ok and then inviting them around for coffee and cake (preferably in the garden so it's easy to leave and avoid breakages) to just talk it out? It sounds like tit for tat to me

MB

Tried in the past. Like I said tried to be friendly, tried ignoring.

He just wont leave it. To be honest, I really think its fun for him like one of his interests. He seems to get a real kick out of sticking up for his rights as he sees it and making sure no-one gets the better of him.

Unfortunately, the wife is just as bad. Doesnt get involved but seems to just let him get on with it as he sees fit.

Monkeyballs

[quote=[Deleted User];65447891]He seems to get a real kick out of sticking up for his rights as he sees it and making sure no-one gets the better of him.[/QUOTE]

Shame, but I do know the sort...

MB

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Monkeyballs wrote: »

Shame, but I do know the sort...

MB

Yeh. Personally my outlook is that however annoying my neighbour is, I dont really want to speak to him or waste my time and energy arguing with him. To be honest, generally I've got more important things in my life that demand my attention rather than this.

Unfortunately, it seems he looks at things slightly differently. Its become clear that this is very important to him and he seems to spend a lot of time and energy on this.

[Deleted User]

As mentioned, police were involved but nothing happened. He may not leave this.

Is there anything he can do if he gets solicitor involved? i.e. can he get some sort of injunction or something.

Great if he gets us not to talk to him and stay away. Suits me fine.

But can he do something more malicioius? Surely not since its all tit for tat and unproven at the moment?