Re: Neighbor Laws?

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On 8/01/06, Another harassed neighbor wrote:
>>>>> 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.