[bluedog103]

Originally Posted by k2at

Why doesn't someone just knock on the offending neighbor's door and explain the situation? I cannot believe that there isn't an accommodation that could be made that would satisfy all parties. At the least, by contacting the neighbor, one is giving them the opportunity to recognize the existance of a problem. If after advising them it does not resolve the issue, then hit them over the head with a bat.

Well put K2at. In my experience almost all neigborhood issues can be resolved with a simple conversation. Usually the offender isn't even aware that there's a problem.