Redditor Refuses To Let His New Neighbors Use His Driveway Although The Previous One Did

Things got complicated for this Redditor when his act of kindness turned into a big argument with his new neighbors.

The OP explained that after he came back from a vacation, he found that his new neighbors had a construction crew build a garage on his driveway, and they claimed the driveway was theirs as it was a right of way from the previous owner.

However, the OP insisted it was his property. In the past, he used to let their previous owner use his driveway because of his age and walking issues. So, their new neighbors might be mistaken.

After a heated argument, the OP put up a fence, blocking the neighbors' garage. Was he wrong?

OP is unsure whether to let his new neighbors use their driveway to complete a garage construction

OP let his neighbor to use his driveway about a year and a half ago

The situation changed as he has more motorcycles and his girlfriend frequently visits

Returning from holiday, his new neighbors claimed ownership of his driveway

OP extended his fence to block the neighbor's garage

The neighbors should have checked their paperwork

When buying a house, it's crucial to know property lines

"Sometimes being nice can screw you over by setting a precedent for 'squatters rights'"

The neighbors' lack of respect for property is a concern

They should take the issue up with the previous owner's daughter if they were misinformed

This Redditor shares a similar story

"This will limit your pool of buyers in the future because the shared driveway will turn off many potential buyers"

You're not the jerk