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02-18-2024 09:55 AM |
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Originally Posted by Redsmom
(Post 2287375)
The rear of my property backs up to a tall hedge. The hedge is all on the rear neighbor’s property. I get the impression (since they no longer speak to us!) that this neighbor expected me to weed from my side the weeds coming up in the white stone island surrounding this hedge. As all of this is on their property I don’t feel comfortable handling weeds especially since I use weed killer spray and I don’t want to spray on their property. Is there a standard protocol to handle this situation that I’m not aware of? Since the rear neighbor’s property is pie shaped, as they are on a cul-de-sac, this hedge bed manages to border on my property and my next-door neighbor’s property. My next-door neighbor does not weed her border area either.
I don’t want to be a bad neighbor, but wish that they had had an honest discussion with me and my husband once we moved in to clarify what they expected. It seems ridiculous to expect somebody to take care of your property without actually having a conversation about it. But again maybe there’s a protocol I am not aware of?
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It sounds like the relationship is already bad. Sadly that can ruin your enjoyment of your home. We had that situation in our previous home in a different state.
The Villages has some truly skilled people at resolving these sort of issues. You may CHOOSE to contact them. There are some people that you can't get along with. Likely they were and are simply like that and are like that with everything.
Sadly, there are no perfect solutions. Moving is an option. Doing the weeding is another.
Far as damaging their hedge, you may want to research what the Villages policy is and send them a registered return receipt letter. From the original post they are aware of the issue. A registered return receipt documents that you have notified them. Damages, escalation, you have proof you notified them.
I'm not sure what I would do. Reporting neighbors can make all miserable. I expect if you look around your property you likely also have some issues
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