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Replies (5)
- S. Chris Webb, "PHX AZ RE BROKER"
- Contributions:411
Have you considered putting up a small fence? Perhaps your neighbor is unaware of where her property ends and yours starts. A small, inexpensive fence that you can get at any home improvement store may solve your problem by making that very clear. If she ignores the fence, then you definitely have a legal problem and you should retain the advice of an attorney. Good luck!
- RowellK
- Contributions:22
If you havent done so already, try talking with your neighbor to establish property lines. Walk along the property line with her so she knows where the boundaries are.
If she continues to mow on your side of the lot, a small fence works wonders. In my case, I put up a several stakes 5-10 feet apart, with string tied along them (like I'm getting ready to put up a fence). You can also try some cheap solar lights along the property line.
If she continues to mow on your side of the lot, a small fence works wonders. In my case, I put up a several stakes 5-10 feet apart, with string tied along them (like I'm getting ready to put up a fence). You can also try some cheap solar lights along the property line.
- Michael Liffner, "Mike Liffner"
- Contributions:36
If good neighbor attempts at resolution have failed; create records that you do not give her permission to use your property. Send a registered letter to her along with CC letters to yourself. This creates a recording date of notice to your neighbor. You may also want to send a photocopy of a survey if you have one.
If those do not work, your next step is a physical barrier(fence) or a lawyer.
If those do not work, your next step is a physical barrier(fence) or a lawyer.
- falky
- Contributions:2
The more you focus on it the worse you will feel. I know that feeling too. Based on your telling you neighbor seems less than neighborly. You are clearly being offended. She sounds inconsiderate and you have rights; however, do you have problems with your neighbor unrelated to the mowing? Maybe you need to be the one to figure that out and try some honey to get her to care more about your concerns; it's cheaper than a lawyer too. You may surprise yourself and make a friend. One can always go to war if all else fails; you will have all the ammunition.
- Spirit Messingham, "TucsonSpirit"
- Contributions:663
I would cut it all back at the property line and build a wall or fence, do you have a HOA or a copy of your CC&Rs? You can get a copy from Title company if you do not and if you DO have a HOA, read their rules carefully or simply ask. Believe me, getting an attorney involved is very expensive and probably not worth it, but then again it depends how much this bothers you. Techically you can also try calling the Police, explain the situation as she is tresspassing, show them your property lines and they can ask her to cease & go from there.Best of luck. Spirit
My neighbor will not stop mowing my lawn with her mower which is lowered to cut l/4"
The neighbor cut a swath through my lawn and it kills the grass because she cuts so low. I have asked her not to, and I wrote a letter asking her not to. I have trimmed the limbs back so I could cut some ivy back, but she still cuts a mower width along what is protruding into my property, in effect taking control over that much more than she already has. I want to trim it all back to property line, tree and ivy, but how can I keep her off my property. It just doesn't make sence and is effecting my health.
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