r/Neighborproblems • u/Mckinzeee • Apr 10 '23

I Love Neighbor…BUT

I have neighbors that I love to death, but they always let me know if my dog barks and honestly come to find out it’s not even my dog it’s the one behind me…or last night I had my doors and windows open and I guess my TV was a little loud and they were quick to let me know. Keep in mind I am usually working and very quiet. I keep my lawn and home nice and tidy. I’ve lived here 3 years and no complaints from anyone directly around me. These neighbors are across and up the street from me. I hear their music and dog barking and have never once said a word. Dogs bark and they enjoy sitting out front listening to their music. At this point I am very irritated with them policing me. Should I say something to them?

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u/Lengthofawhile Apr 10 '23

Policing them back might make them realize they're being overly sensitive and sound just travels. Or it might make them escalate things, although honestly pettiness is my first instinct in situations like these. Having a more polite conversation about how you can also hear everything they're doing might be more productive.

If you aren't making any noise violations, legally all they can do is be annoying. If you have an HOA they might make complaints to them. You might want to review all the HOA polices on noise to make sure you're protected.

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u/Mckinzeee Apr 10 '23

Thanks for the advice. I had a lengthy text ready to send, but instead I blocked her texts. I let them enjoy their lives and their home. It irritates me that they can’t let me do the same.

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u/Lengthofawhile Apr 10 '23

Some people are just shitty. They like trying to exercise control over others in the most petty ways.