.... junk yard. the old owners let the house go done then sold. now there are 6+people living in this small (1200sq ft) house w/ 7 cars. as i write. the front patio is full of crap FULL, the lawn has a mattress, big arm chair, head board, and 20 to 30 books, a dace floor just to start. what can i do? lets not even start with their back yard and the chickens(7). this WAS a nice street.
:-(
2007-10-01 15:16:08 · 15 answers · asked by Anthony C 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Hmmmm... do I live on the other side of these guys??? He he. I have crappy neighbors too and the mom has a friggen booming, raspy voice that sounds likes she has smoked since the day she was born! I can hear her every move and sound and my house is at least 200 yards away! Don't get me started on her 40+ year old son that still lives with her and his 2 broken down trucks, various pieces of broken restaurant equipment in the yard and the fact he rides his bike in my brothers front yard (my brother and I live on the same farm)!!
Oh, my mom's neighbors had a cow and it got loose and was running around their neighborhood! (She lives next to a golf course, so obviously not zoned for farm animals!)
Are they renters or do they own the place? Obviously, call the owner and let them know about the tenants if they are renters.
Find out the zoning. This will tell you a lot. You can deal with the chickens once you know this.
Contact the health department and complain about the junk and chickens. Find out what they recommend doing.
Call the police department to complain. They will also be able to advise as to whom you can call. I am certain the "dance" floor needs a permit. They will also be able to advise as to the cars. If the cars are on the street, those can be towed if "parked" too long.
If your subdivision has a HOA, they will definitely be able to help you also.
Bottom line, call everyone you can think of and complain. Just keep on complaining until something gets done. The squeaky wheel gets the grease. Good luck (and come deal with my neighbors when you are done!! he he).
2007-10-02 04:30:20 · answer #1 · answered by booboo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is one of those situations that show how stupid people are becoming. NOT YOU, but her! A lot of people are thinking that everything needs police involvement 'to scare' people into doing what they consider to be right. But - it has MAJOR side effects! A Long term Record. People think that a charge given to a juvenile is 'sealed' when they turn 18. WRONG! I cannot tell you how many people I talk to on a DAILY basis that cannot EVER get a good job in the government sector, schools, hospitals or military because of a juvenile charge. A lot of parents think that it will shake the kid up and get them thinking straight if they call the cops. The problem is - cops have to file something to every call they get. It could be a full case, or a journal entry - but the record is there! They HAVE to do something, because if they don't - the police officer AND the police Dept and Leadership could be sued, and/or go to prison themselves. The biggest offense I see is: Assault/Domestic Violence. And that charge could be 2 brothers being kids and smackin each other around. But it disqualifies them for life from any decent jobs. Burglary is the next - and sometimes it is just a kid getting into his own home. But mom and dad want to teach a lesson. The last would be tied - either Sexual Assault (two teens having sex) or Terroristic Threat (one kid telling the other that he will kick his butt after school). All of the above will screw up a persons life - forever. There is NO way to overcome that charge. Dismissed/Deferred charges will always exist. They don't disappear either... So.... I would talk to that childs mother, and all parents about the serious long term reprecussions of their own actions in dealing with the futures of all children.
2016-05-18 09:18:17 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it doesn't sound like you live in a HOA, If you live in the city call the city zoning department and they will receive a notice to clean up their property. If you live in an unincorporated are than you have to call the county and depending on which county you are in will determine how much they are willing to do for you. In times where foreclosures are becoming more prominent throughout the country, most of the homeowners will experience this type of uncaring and unsightly houses within our area.
You could always construct a retaining wall, hedge, or divider that will obstruct your view of their yard.
2007-10-01 16:01:27 · answer #3 · answered by raycat97 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are the zoning laws there? Can the city help? I think the chickens would be interesting, but the rest could go. They can't be keeping the lawn mowed w/ all that stuff in it, and an unmowed lawn is both a hazard (tick haven) and usually against city ordinances. If the cars are licensed you may be stuck with them, but if broke down and unlicensed there may be a rule against that too.
2007-10-01 15:23:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what part of California you live in and I don't know if you live outside the city limits. If you live within the city limits there is something for you to do about it.
Check with your local city municipalities you can probably even find it online.
Remember be discreet, because neighbors like that look for weakness in other neighbors. They could turn your life upside down.
The crack house down the street from me is no longer OPERATIONAL! The owner is now a ward of the state.
2007-10-01 16:13:30 · answer #5 · answered by LucySD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends where u live.
some areas have local laws and some do not.
we have an a ***. to govern ever thing
my sis in florida has a nice house
n.eighbor across the street has 3 rvs,4 boats ,junk every where, could not sell thier house because of them
So good luck to you
2007-10-01 16:43:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like u live next to my in laws. (ha). there neighbors were like that too so i know how it feels your nice street and neighborhood WAS nice but now.... well i don't know exactly
what to say but they just went and said hey look you are dragging the streets property value down and we all would like to keep it the was it was. woud u mind cleaning up yr yard and make it look decent like the rest of street. be BOLD if u ever wanted to sale or any one else on the street u wouldnt get what u are asking . but also check with the city too there are laws against that
2007-10-01 15:32:44 · answer #7 · answered by abarnwe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your town must have anti littering laws as well as clean up or else laws. Check with your city hall & find out what your rights are & how to go about reclaiming your neighborhood. Sorry I couldn't be more specific for you....good luck
2007-10-01 15:27:45 · answer #8 · answered by mazell41 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i live in Ohio, you cant even place your RV in the front lawn before you get a letter asking you to move it as it defaces the area of where i live, literally, it happened to my wife's grandpa when he went away for a week. is there no local government or council or somebody you cant get in contact with and make a confidential complaint>?
2007-10-01 15:25:58 · answer #9 · answered by JD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it all depends on the local laws regarding "eyesores" and nusiance. If there are any "vectors"present (rats, mice, ect) they can be held accountable for clean-up costs and liable in court on health and safety issues. Consult your local Health department.
2007-10-01 15:25:59 · answer #10 · answered by uhoh002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋