Neighbour problems - rented house

martindow

letsbetfair said:and your neighbour might get shot.

That would stop the problem ...

Jeepers_Creepers

Knward, this is all very sad - she's clearly a person with significant issues.

You don't seem concerned about anyone else - potentially more malevolent - coming in?!

And you only need a temporary solution - you are hoping to move soon? If the LL doesn't provide a window lock, surely you can cobble up something yourself?

Does the window open outwards? If so, tie a cord to the handle and to something internal - even part of the locking mechanism in the surround frame. It won't be pretty, but does it have to be for a temp measure?

And call up Social Services if you haven't already done so. (Not sure what good it'll do, but at least you are informing folk about what is surely a vulnerable person.)

Impressive that they can climb a ladder and gain entry through a window when blind drunk. Awesome skills.

paulj2021

use your phone and video it next time it happens, certainly keep a diary of exact dates and times of when it happens. If the woman is nice when sober you could show her the video and maybe mildly shame her into not doing it again (if she’s that much of an alcoholic she may not even realise what she is doing). Ps make sure your ( or your landlords) insurance is up to date, if she falls from the roof there might be a claim…

Knward3

Thanks everyone. We’ve sorted the problem to a certain degree. 

We’ve had restricted opening devices placed on all of the windows ( up and down). To be honest I never really thought of anyone else coming in, it’s such a rural area. But hopefully the windows are sorted. The landlord sorted this for us so he is aware. 

The lady next door has been taken into hospital since this incident so we’re hoping she gets all of the help she needs.  Social services were already aware but due to Covid they were unable to help 😳. 

But thank you everyone, we feel much safer abs are hoping our house sale goes through very soon 

Titus_Wadd

Sadly I'm not surprised that the Police didn't treat this as serious: we're expected to be more permissive of the actions of "neighbours" I've found.  Neighbour abuse is the new domestic abuse - under reported and rarely convicted.

I'm so glad you're safe and the lady is getting help.

arrows123

Knward3 said:

Thanks everyone. We’ve sorted the problem to a certain degree. 

We’ve had restricted opening devices placed on all of the windows ( up and down). To be honest I never really thought of anyone else coming in, it’s such a rural area. But hopefully the windows are sorted. The landlord sorted this for us so he is aware. 

The lady next door has been taken into hospital since this incident so we’re hoping she gets all of the help she needs.  Social services were already aware but due to Covid they were unable to help 😳. 

But thank you everyone, we feel much safer abs are hoping our house sale goes through very soon 

Just to add what a brilliant neighbour I think you are! She's clearly got some problems and you seem very understanding towards this despite the fact she is effectively breaking into your house! 

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I second the message of @arrows123 I can imagine this could be very distressing for you, but you're handling it with compassion and care. Hope your neighbour gets the help she needs.

iampetesmith

I'd definitely address the issue with the window. If someone who's off her face can manage to get in, imagine how easy it would be for a sober burglar.

Jeepers_Creepers

iampetesmith said:

I'd definitely address the issue with the window. If someone who's off her face can manage to get in, imagine how easy it would be for a sober burglar.

Yeah.

So, where do you live, Arrows?