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AlisonK.
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What is the name of your state? Iowa.
The home next door to my property has a new tenant.
Our properties have a shared driveway. This new tenant states that since he raked the leaves in the driveway, he can claim squatter's rights and block our shared driveway.
I've spoken with the Landlord, requesting that the tenant not block the driveway.
I've informed the new tenant that he does not have my permission to park on the driveway. (The property line evenly divides the drive.) This new tenant says he's studied the property lines and believes the driveway is fully on his property.
I've been the 'friendly' neighbor in this neighborhood for 12 years, and my home has been in my family for 30 years.
In the thirteen days since these people have moved in, I've been friendly and 'reminded' them on five occasions. It doesn't seem to be working.
Last night I made the mistake of popping out on my porch to request that they please move their car. (I can't access my back yard.) Ah, the story continues and involves a threat on my life.
The landlord is hesitant to do anything (she was my neighbor for 10 years, and always friendly, but has the financial burden of too many mortgages -- therefore she needs to keep this tenant.
What is my next course of action?
The home next door to my property has a new tenant.
Our properties have a shared driveway. This new tenant states that since he raked the leaves in the driveway, he can claim squatter's rights and block our shared driveway.
I've spoken with the Landlord, requesting that the tenant not block the driveway.
I've informed the new tenant that he does not have my permission to park on the driveway. (The property line evenly divides the drive.) This new tenant says he's studied the property lines and believes the driveway is fully on his property.
I've been the 'friendly' neighbor in this neighborhood for 12 years, and my home has been in my family for 30 years.
In the thirteen days since these people have moved in, I've been friendly and 'reminded' them on five occasions. It doesn't seem to be working.
Last night I made the mistake of popping out on my porch to request that they please move their car. (I can't access my back yard.) Ah, the story continues and involves a threat on my life.
The landlord is hesitant to do anything (she was my neighbor for 10 years, and always friendly, but has the financial burden of too many mortgages -- therefore she needs to keep this tenant.
What is my next course of action?