What is the name of your state? Ohio
I am having major problems with my neighbor. Since they have moved in, they have driven their cars through my back yard, parked in my back yard, taken items from my back yard, and used it as their own personal lounge. Last week, I was cleaning up their trash that was in my yard and the homeowner became extremely verbally abusive. He spent about 1/2 hour screaming and threatening me (though not a "direct" threat according to police.) I had officers come out, they tried to calm down the situation, but ultimately could do nothing except suggest I build a fence. Today I had fencing companies out to measure my lot. Sure enough, my neighbor came running out of his house screaming that the worker was trespassing on his property and called the police. The police felt it was the worker's mistake and told him that he needed to let it go. He continued to defame my name and stating he wanted to press charges against me. The cop explained that that was not going to happen.
Now, I'm having a fence installed next week but I am very concerned that the verbal harrassment will continue and that he will do damage to my new fence. Why do we have no rights in Ohio?! The police officer wouldn't even take a report, though I requested it. I am so frustrated and I feel like a prisoner in my own home.
Any suggestions?
I am having major problems with my neighbor. Since they have moved in, they have driven their cars through my back yard, parked in my back yard, taken items from my back yard, and used it as their own personal lounge. Last week, I was cleaning up their trash that was in my yard and the homeowner became extremely verbally abusive. He spent about 1/2 hour screaming and threatening me (though not a "direct" threat according to police.) I had officers come out, they tried to calm down the situation, but ultimately could do nothing except suggest I build a fence. Today I had fencing companies out to measure my lot. Sure enough, my neighbor came running out of his house screaming that the worker was trespassing on his property and called the police. The police felt it was the worker's mistake and told him that he needed to let it go. He continued to defame my name and stating he wanted to press charges against me. The cop explained that that was not going to happen.
Now, I'm having a fence installed next week but I am very concerned that the verbal harrassment will continue and that he will do damage to my new fence. Why do we have no rights in Ohio?! The police officer wouldn't even take a report, though I requested it. I am so frustrated and I feel like a prisoner in my own home.
Any suggestions?
That should get the nasty neighbor's attention. You could also film the installation of the fence both to have a nice memory of the good time you will have with the installers and to use as evidence against the nut next door.