Freak Neighbor - Page 7

CleanGSR · 07-19-07, 01:33

Since the guy is scum, he'd probably be happy to make a few bucks off you........

Why don't you kindly ask him if he would be willing to sell the off centered property to you so you could both have "squared" yards. You might get that for the price of a fence (couple grand). He probably wouldn't go for it, but wouldn't hurt to ask. Might even propose to him through his attorney to make sure things don't go south.

AutoCadillac · 08-02-07, 11:56

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Originally Posted by Pats300zx

Just a quick update.

For the past 2 weeks I have been cutting the grass per the survey stakes and in a different direction (diagonal per themightytimmah's suggestion) to completely avoid his property. Yesterday I received a letter from my neighbors attorney. In the letter it states that I have two (2) weeks to remove any plants that I had around trees that were in question or they will be destroyed.

The letter also states that if I trespass on his property that he will be involving local law enforcement.

I really don't know what this guy's problem is but I have just resolved myself to stay on my side of the property, not give this guy the time of day, or any type of personal satisfaction over this.

I even considering putting up a "No Trespassing" sign myself but I feel that it will only continue to inflame the situation.

It's been two weeks. Did you remove the plants? If not, did the wacko destroy them?

Pats300zx · 08-02-07, 02:55

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Originally Posted by AutoCadillac

It's been two weeks. Did you remove the plants? If not, did the wacko destroy them?

Well instead of letting my neighbor destroy them I decided to remove them and give them to a family member for their home.

Here is what it looked like after I took them out.

I also had sometime and went out and measured the front stake pictured below. It is off about 1.5 feet in my direction according to my deed and home owners association maps that were provided to me. I have thought about having the thing resurvyed but I have gotten estimates at $600 and $700. I am not sure if its worth it.

The difference puts the line in the center of the tree shown. Alot of the neighbors have asked me about the stakes and ripping up the bushes. I just point my finger at my next door neighbors house and shrug my shoulders.

BlueZero · 08-02-07, 03:08

What county do you live in?

Edit: That sounds like a stalker... lol I'm looking up GIS data to see if I can get some for your county.

Pats300zx · 08-02-07, 03:12

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Originally Posted by BlueZero

What county do you live in?

Edit: That sounds like a stalker... lol I'm looking up GIS data to see if I can get some for your county.

Thanks for the help.

Chester County, Pennsylvania

BlueZero · 08-02-07, 03:29

Bummer, doesn't look like I am going to be able to help you much. I can get all the info I want from Lancaster County for free, but Chester County wants $10,000 for full digital access it looks like. Some thing like this is what I was trying to get for you...

http://dsf.chesco.org/gis/cwp/view.asp?a=1577&Q=615338&gisNav=|34534|34535|

It has the property line overlaid on to an aerial photo. The one you can buy is from 2000 so I don't know if that helps you much. They do have aerials from 2005 but that's where the $10,000 comes in I think. I'm not sure if the tree and landscaping where there back in 2000. If so it might pay to spend the $15 to get an idea of what is what.

Here is the Lancaster access if you want to play around and see what it would look like...

GIS: IMPORTANT Property Search Site Information

Pats300zx · 08-02-07, 03:52

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Originally Posted by BlueZero

Bummer, doesn't look like I am going to be able to help you much. I can get all the info I want from Lancaster County for free, but Chester County wants $10,000 for full digital access it looks like. Some thing like this is what I was trying to get for you...

http://dsf.chesco.org/gis/cwp/view.asp?a=1577&Q=615338&gisNav=|34534|34535|

It has the property line overlaid on to an aerial photo. The one you can buy is from 2000 so I don't know if that helps you much. They do have aerials from 2005 but that's where the $10,000 comes in I think. I'm not sure if the tree and landscaping where there back in 2000. If so it might pay to spend the $15 to get an idea of what is what.

Here is the Lancaster access if you want to play around and see what it would look like...

GIS: IMPORTANT Property Search Site Information

Thanks for your help. Yes all of the trees etc were there back in 2000. I am willing to pay the $15. I tried to figure it out on the Lancaster site but am having problems.

Lenard · 08-03-07, 09:49

I think you need one of these

Len.

Pats300zx · 08-04-07, 05:28

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Originally Posted by Lenard

I think you need one of these

Len.

Trust me I would if they were allowed in my townhome community....

bwalker25 · 08-21-07, 08:47

any updates pat? I seriously hope you got this nut job. If not did you get to detail his stuff?

dave40co · 08-22-07, 09:27

Or put some vents on the side of your house like this guy did in Utah!

Urban Legends Reference Pages: Middle Finger Cactus Vent Cover

DaGonz · 08-22-07, 02:51

First: get the property surveyed again and make sure it is accurate. If it too expensive, you could barter a detail in exchange, or for a reduced price.

Check the communities fence oridnances as to placement on property. Good fences make good neighbors... and to tick him off, put the good looking side facing your property!

I noticed communal mailboxes in the pics.. does he have to step onto your porperty to get his mail? If this is the case, tell him he can't step onto your property, and if he does, you will contact the local constabulary to file a complaint.

If he continues to trespass, I would make up a letter using Microsoft Word on some very high grade paper , make up the name of a law firm and inform him that you will bring him to court if he steps onto your property again, even to get his mail...

I would check with town hall in reference to the site plans for the complex.. they would or should be on file in the Building Department and the Assesors Office. You may have a recourse going after the builder who misrepresented the property lines if you were the inital owner.

If in fact the property is his, he should be paying more in taxes for the additional property.. even if it is just $5 dollars more, it is a victory.

If his trees do in fact go over the line you can trim them back. If you enjoy the shade, just blow "his leaves" back onto "his" property... after all, they do belong to him...