[elle123]

Originally Posted by Hifred

Is there legal recourse to this issue.... We have owned our house since 2019 and have had wonderful neighbors. In January of this year, after a neighbor behind us passed, his house sold. The new neighbors continually let their dog out to come poop in my yard. I have respectfully asked them to keep the dog in their yard but it isn't happening. I have walked in dog poop more times than I can count and am tired of it. I have cameras in the back of my house so I have video. I am curious if there is anything that can be done? They have the whole front of their house and they could take the dog out to the front of their house but they don't. It is not just the dog who is in my yard they come in my yard as well when they let the dog out. BTW their property is not in deed compliance but I have never filed a complaint because I have always gotten along well with my neighbors but my patience is wearing thin. Any thoughts?

That's why "good fences make for good nrighbors." Unfortunately fencing is not permitted in The Villages.

[JGibson]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

They have them, they're called Verandas.

Really? I call mine CYV with rocks, dogs don't seem to like pooping on rocks. It must be rough on their tushy.

[Domenick]

Make a sign saying please keep your dog out of my yard painted with Indian ink. If you spilled some of that Indian ink on the ground accidentally near where the dog walks, would you be responsible if their dog walked in it and then tracked it through their house getting it on their floor, rugs and furniture?

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by Jayhawk

Another thread from the Department of Redundancy Department.

It would not be a recurrent issue if it did not happen over and over again. This topic will cease when people will not allow their dogs on other people’s property without invitation. Now when do you think that’s going to happen?

Another reason why this is a very important topic is because of the new people who want to buy in TV. They not only find out information about where, and what, but also behavior that is expected. And if they are smart, they also check out the neighborhood before they buy over the day to see how the neighbors act. One or two neighbors might change, but not the whole street.

[NotGolfer]

Years ago we had a small dog. Back then you could let them out on their own to do their business. She seemed to "know" the lot-line and stayed in our yard til winter came that is. One Spring the neighbor came over and nicely asked if we'd clean up the dog poop as they had small kids and didn't want the mess. We were SOOOOO embarrassed and promptly did that. After all that happened we were much more diligent on keeping Poochie near our house. Don't know when the shift happened where humans don't adhere to laws much less just plain common sense that their dog is an animal and not a furry-human. Oh....and I do love pets....we've had a few (cats too).

[Chellybean]

Originally Posted by Hifred

Is there legal recourse to this issue.... We have owned our house since 2019 and have had wonderful neighbors. In January of this year, after a neighbor behind us passed, his house sold. The new neighbors continually let their dog out to come poop in my yard. I have respectfully asked them to keep the dog in their yard but it isn't happening. I have walked in dog poop more times than I can count and am tired of it. I have cameras in the back of my house so I have video. I am curious if there is anything that can be done? They have the whole front of their house and they could take the dog out to the front of their house but they don't. It is not just the dog who is in my yard they come in my yard as well when they let the dog out. BTW their property is not in deed compliance but I have never filed a complaint because I have always gotten along well with my neighbors but my patience is wearing thin. Any thoughts?

Have them and there dog trespassed the second time they will be arrested!
Problem solved!

[1009 wilder]

hi i had it happen to me so i just put in the street and all the walkers were mad i just sed you pick it up

[HORNET]

I love animals, I despise Pet owners! Enough said!

[JRcorvette]

Ask them nicely at first… then take action. There are chemicals you can put down that the dog will not like.

[Papa_lecki]

Where are you moving the “Evidence”?
I would move it to their front door.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Chellybean

Have them and there dog trespassed the second time they will be arrested!
Problem solved!

If you do that, make sure you know where your property line is located. For most properties, the front lot line is actually about 7 feet or so back from the edge of the street. You are required to maintain that area, but you don't own it.

[MollyJo]

There’s leash laws & laws to p/u after your pet. Video is proof & owner can be fined.
OR, turn on your sprinkler until they stop. OR p/u poo & toss back. They don’t want to be your friend…

[MaryMS]

Try moving the poop piles onto the owner’s yard. It may help the dog learn its boundaries. It may also disgust the owner when he/she steps into them. A small shovel or dustpan would work, or use a plastic bag. It shouldn’t take too long for results.

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

If you do that, make sure you know where your property line is located. For most properties, the front lot line is actually about 7 feet or so back from the edge of the street. You are required to maintain that area, but you don't own it.

From what I understand, it is a right of way for work not public property or doggie litter box. If it were expected that I look after someone’s dog eliminations I would expect to first be asked if I would do it, and second to be paid for it. Just as garbageman are paid for their work.

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by Velvet

From what I understand, it is a right of way for work not public property or doggie litter box.

Correct. Just access for utilities.