is my neighbour trespassing

Norman_Castle

Does she belive she's entitled to do tthis? Is this the cause of the problem between you?

worried123

Norman_Castle said:

Does she belive she's entitled to do tthis? Is this the cause of the problem between you?

The cause of the problem is that she is carrying baggage and is ferociously vindictive.....it started when i complained of her dogs fouling in a communal area of the back gardens.....behind a gate  that leads to both back gardens....i stepped back very early on after she moved in as i did not want to get involved and i think, actually, that just me not being her new found buddy was enough for her abuse and intimidation to start......I had to compain to the authorities about the dog fouling as it was digusting (ad i type it is in my back garden as she has bust her entire bordering fence).....it goes on and on and on basically and the problem is that she is tip toed around because she is mentally ill (which is no excuse..she knows exactly what she is doing) and completely unreasonable etc etc.....she is basically everything you would never want to be.......just the sight of her makes me feel ill now.....

ashe

Can you not just put a lock on your gate with a combination lock so you don't need to carry a key?

Abbafan1972

ashe said:

Can you not just put a lock on your gate with a combination lock so you don't need to carry a key?

How would delivery people get in then? 

worried123

ashe said:

Can you not just put a lock on your gate with a combination lock so you don't need to carry a key?

I did buy a padlock the other day...i could keep the key on my keyring with other keys.....i would imagine she would bust the gate open though and then at least i have it on  camera and can contact the police...she is a total violation of my life basically....i just read on the police web site where they give you tips on keeping safe... that anybody crossing your boundary (uninvited...who should not be there) is trespassing..
Abba fan is right - how would delivery people access...the postman cuts across both places anyway and would use her gate....i would know if i am expecting a delivery and obviously know when people are visiting.......my only worry regarding a padlock is whether she will do anything insane or key my car again.....
it does have to be a fence right down (as its at the front it can only be 3 foot apparently...sadly) or i have to move....

Bendy_House

Good luck moving - will you have a q of folk ready to buy your place?

Although 'mentally ill', she is aware enough to 'know exactly what she is doing'?

In which case, you need to nail this down so there are no grey areas. If she is 'aware', then there is only one thing that will stop her. (Well, two, but let's not go there...) She needs to have a firm line drawn that she knows she cannot cross - I'm talking metaphorically. Any breach and you take action.

Make sure your CCTV is working well and covering the whole of your property that she could have access to. Where is your car parked? Is this covered too?

Check your deeds to ensure there isn't a quirk in your front garden that dictates it needs to be kept open and without a physical boundary. (Even if it is, this is surely trumped by you having the right to secure your property?) In the very unlikely event that there IS such a restriction, then you need legal advice, or just be even more ready to act on any breach.

So, put up fence. Drop this charming lady a note - make sure it's witnessed or recorded. Don't pussyfoot - state clearly and unambiguously that you are aware she has been trespassing on your land, and you are giving her notice that all such actions must cease forthwith - she does NOT have permission to come on to, or interfere with, any of your property.

Do NOT lock or padlock your gate - that's nuts. You want that front gate to be accessible to you and all valid visitors at all times.

And you call the police and start an anti-social action against her using the LA should she breach this.

DON'T be intimidated by her - that's EXACTLY what she wants. Protect yourself, and challenge all her unacceptable behaviour.

Draw a line. Make a bludy nuisance of yourself to the police and the LA. Make it clear to them the stress you are being put under by these vindictive actions. You are ENTITLED to ENJOY living in your own home!

Rosa_Damascena

MH issues do not cause people to key cars. Malice does.

worried123

Bendy_House said:

Good luck moving - will you have a q of folk ready to buy your place?

Although 'mentally ill', she is aware enough to 'know exactly what she is doing'?

In which case, you need to nail this down so there are no grey areas. If she is 'aware', then there is only one thing that will stop her. (Well, two, but let's not go there...) She needs to have a firm line drawn that she knows she cannot cross - I'm talking metaphorically. Any breach and you take action.

Make sure your CCTV is working well and covering the whole of your property that she could have access to. Where is your car parked? Is this covered too?

Check your deeds to ensure there isn't a quirk in your front garden that dictates it needs to be kept open and without a physical boundary. (Even if it is, this is surely trumped by you having the right to secure your property?) In the very unlikely event that there IS such a restriction, then you need legal advice, or just be even more ready to act on any breach.

So, put up fence. Drop this charming lady a note - make sure it's witnessed or recorded. Don't pussyfoot - state clearly and unambiguously that you are aware she has been trespassing on your land, and you are giving her notice that all such actions must cease forthwith - she does NOT have permission to come on to, or interfere with, any of your property.

Do NOT lock or padlock your gate - that's nuts. You want that front gate to be accessible to you and all valid visitors at all times.

And you call the police and start an anti-social action against her using the LA should she breach this.

DON'T be intimidated by her - that's EXACTLY what she wants. Protect yourself, and challenge all her unacceptable behaviour.

Draw a line. Make a bludy nuisance of yourself to the police and the LA. Make it clear to them the stress you are being put under by these vindictive actions. You are ENTITLED to ENJOY living in your own home!

Bendy house...thank you so much for your advice and your time and for so getting this....i am very grateful.

best wishes

Bendy_House

Everything...everything...everything... written down, timed, logged, evidenced?

Good.

When there's enough, act.

DanDare999

Bendy_House said:

Everything...everything...everything... written down, timed, logged, evidenced?

Good.

When there's enough, act.

The OP writing it down doesn't add any more weight evidentially. It may aid their memory but it's neither here nor there as evidence.