Re: Neighbor Laws?

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>>>> On 4/22/06, Mary wrote:
>>>>> I have been harrassed by my new neighbor for 2 years on an
>>>>> ongoing basis. They drive over my lawn, throw tree
>>>>> branches and leaves into my yard; I placed a landscape
>>>>> rock on my property to stop them from tearing up my lawn,
>>>>> but in turn they pushed it over, then have moved it with
>>>>> their large trucks. In addition, they drove over the rock
>>>>> onto the lawn a month ago and drove back and forth and
>>>>> tore up all my new sod. I have called the police every
>>>>> time and incident has occurred and they simple wipe their
>>>>> hands and say it is a civil matter and they is no laws to
>>>>> arrest them or any charges that can be filed.
>>>>>
>>>>> I am don't understand, I am sure if I did the same to them
>>>>> I am sure they would find some laws to get me arrested.
>>>>>
>>>>> I had to purchase a home security camera and install 6
>>>>> high powered security lights, to protect my property.
>>>>>
>>>>> I have captured the incidents on my security camera and
>>>>> have also been an eye witness.
>>>>>
>>>>> I don't know what else to do.
>>>>>
>>>>> Is there any legal actions that I can take?
>>>>>
>>>>> My husband and I are quite and keep to are selves, we are
>>>>> also afraid of retaliation from them, where they would
>>>>> harm our dog.
>>>>>
>>>>> thanks
>>>>> Mary

Mary;

You are suffering from the bully syndrome. These neighbors have
obviously decided that you aren't going to be a threat to them and
they are behaving like uncontrolled children.

Time to discipline the neighbors.

Record EVERYTHING. Witnesses are all well and good but it has been
my experience that most people are terrified to get involved. They
may talk about it privately with you and even have emotional
outbursts about what should be done! but in the end, when you ask
them to testify, they will turn and tuck tail. (Even the best of
friends).

Then, get a really good lawyer who specializes in neighbor/real
estate law. Don't try to be your own lawyer because there is just
way too much to learn.

You may consider having your property surveyed so that you have a
legal description of your lot boundries. THEN, go in and file for a
Protection of Harassment Order (POH), AND a Protection from physical
harm. (or whatever they call it in your state).

These people are BREAKING THE LAW and are creating a miserable
existance for you in your own home. DON'T BE AFRAID!

Keep your dog with you at all times and don't leave the dog alone
EVER where they can get at him.

Good luck, If it makes you feel any better, I live next to satan's
spawn and he makes my life a living hell.

Best wishes.