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?
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Let's dig into the details:
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OP is unsure whether to let his new neighbors use their driveway to complete a garage construction
Source: DontDrivemyway
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OP let his neighbor to use his driveway about a year and a half ago
Source: DontDrivemyway
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The situation changed as he has more motorcycles and his girlfriend frequently visits
Source: DontDrivemyway
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Returning from holiday, his new neighbors claimed ownership of his driveway
Source: DontDrivemyway
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OP extended his fence to block the neighbor's garage
Source: DontDrivemyway
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The neighbors should have checked their paperwork
Source: AshesB77
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When buying a house, it's crucial to know property lines
Source: kelsnuggets
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"Sometimes being nice can screw you over by setting a precedent for 'squatters rights'"
Source: RedditDK2
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The neighbors' lack of respect for property is a concern
Source: ADB_BWG
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They should take the issue up with the previous owner's daughter if they were misinformed
Source: Reddit User
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This Redditor shares a similar story
Source: evelbug
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"This will limit your pool of buyers in the future because the shared driveway will turn off many potential buyers"
Source: Walktothebrook
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You're not the jerk
Source: Reddit User
What do you think about the Reddit post? Do you agree with the person not letting the new neighbors use the driveway? Have you ever had a similar situation with neighbors? Share your thoughts and experiences!
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