Lakebay, WA
We live on private street with 3 neighbors and a gate in the beginning. The 3rd neighbor just owns a land and doesn't live there. We were never closing the gate then one neighbor started closing one side. It was ok because we were able to get in and out without stopping on a busy street to open. Recently he started to close both halves. We asked him nicely not to do that. He replied that it's a security issue and that second neighbor (who doesn't even live there) wants them closed too. Another problem is that my son has a health issues and the ambulance had a problem getting in. They asked us to keep the gates open. Also the mailman keeps asking to leave the gates open because the mailboxes are in the middle. I've been driving to the gates and opening them only find them closed again.
What are the legal grounds on this issue? Seems like asking nicely doesn't work with this guy Does he have the rights to close the gates? Is he breaking any laws?
Any advise will be greatly appreciated!!! Thank you!!!
We live on private street with 3 neighbors and a gate in the beginning. The 3rd neighbor just owns a land and doesn't live there. We were never closing the gate then one neighbor started closing one side. It was ok because we were able to get in and out without stopping on a busy street to open. Recently he started to close both halves. We asked him nicely not to do that. He replied that it's a security issue and that second neighbor (who doesn't even live there) wants them closed too. Another problem is that my son has a health issues and the ambulance had a problem getting in. They asked us to keep the gates open. Also the mailman keeps asking to leave the gates open because the mailboxes are in the middle. I've been driving to the gates and opening them only find them closed again.
What are the legal grounds on this issue? Seems like asking nicely doesn't work with this guy Does he have the rights to close the gates? Is he breaking any laws?
Any advise will be greatly appreciated!!! Thank you!!!