A horrid neighbor has moved into the in-law unit of the house I rent. She has driven me out of the patio/backyard, taken over the storage space in my garage, uses my parking space, and more. She believes she is entitled to all of the above. I am frightened of her. What do I do? I am not an aggressive peson. Landlord can only do so much. This person seems mentally unstable in a sociopath kind of way. Help!
2006-06-28 08:09:57 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
i'm so sorry! why don't you have your landlord come over and you both can confront her together. you should do the talking, and he can back you up if she starts arguing.
2006-06-28 08:13:44 · answer #1 · answered by mj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The landlord can do much more. It is the landlord's job to specify which areas are for your storage and hers, which parts of the patio/backyard are for you/her, and what she is "entitled" to and not.
If she behaves in an "unruly" or "scary" manner, be certain to document each incident with a description, date, and time. Note if you have any witnesses.
I would suggest trying to work out a timetable for the backyard. Perhaps you get it on MWF and she can have it TThS or something.
The garage and parking space are definitely up to the landlord to explain to her what is and isn't hers though.
2006-06-28 16:30:54 · answer #2 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Landlord can (and should) do a whole lot more than you think!! They are responsible for the tenants. It sounds like they just don't WANT to get involved. Have you discussed your fears with them?? If this has all been discussed, maybe legal paperwork needs to be drawn up (again BY the landlord) specifying who gets what space(s) and any "breaking of the rules" will result in immediate eviction. Calling the police will not do anything (except tick her off) - it is not your property, so you are limited to what you can do. Best of luck & God Bless.
2006-06-28 15:19:19 · answer #3 · answered by GP 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First step in these matter is to converse your feelings with the Landlord. If that doesn't work call the police or simply find somewhere else to live. Its sad when people move into new surroundings and not pick up a clue.
2006-06-28 15:15:12 · answer #4 · answered by Swordfish 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they landlord can't help you have a spineless landlord. I would ask her politely and mention your areas of the yard, etc. Maybe she truly doesn't know. Then, if she does know and persists, I would file a complaint with the police. Like a trespassing complaint. If that doesn't work and you are still afraid, Run, Hide, move, get out before she kills you in the night.
2006-07-03 21:38:39 · answer #5 · answered by GOUTVOLS 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your rental agreement specifies you get the garage and parking place, I would say that you should tell her that you are removing her stuff from the garage and will toss it by XXXXXX XX, if she doesn't do it first.
The parking place is not so easy, but there has to be a way to get that done too.
If you don't have it in writing, you may be screwed.
How did she drive you onf of the patio/backyard?
2006-06-28 15:20:17 · answer #6 · answered by starting over 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These problems ARE the landlords responsibility. He can force her to move out. He needs to provide her with a set of renter rules and in addition a list od things she needs to correct in order to be compliant with those rules and if she refuses to comply, she could be evicted. The landlord needs to check on local landlord/tenant laws before proceeding.
2006-06-28 15:17:47 · answer #7 · answered by nativeamerican1968 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a tenancy board in your area? If the landlord can't or won't do anything, check with them. If you have a lease and it specifies use of these spaces, then you have a case against the landlord and it's up to him to remedy it.
2006-07-04 18:20:38 · answer #8 · answered by Garfield 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your contract with your landlord states that the places where you are putting your things are your property while you are renting from him, call the police along with your landlord and explain your contracts and hopefully it will work out!!
2006-06-28 15:58:03 · answer #9 · answered by Curious one in the dark 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive lived near a person like that for 17 yrs we put up a fence and bushes so we never see them ne more thats tough b/c id be afraid to i say wait it out dont go near them and hope they move out
have a great day
2006-06-28 15:14:00 · answer #10 · answered by buck_wonderz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋