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

Leona Martinez
Dec 28, 2023
Dec 29, 2023

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?

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

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Let's dig into the details:

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

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

Source: DontDrivemyway

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

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

Source: DontDrivemyway

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

Source: DontDrivemyway

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

Source: DontDrivemyway

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

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

Source: kelsnuggets

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

Source: RedditDK2

The neighbors' lack of respect for property is a concern

Source: ADB_BWG

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

Source: Reddit User

This Redditor shares a similar story

Source: evelbug

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

Source: Walktothebrook

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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