Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2303755)

You are wrong. I only pay taxes on the property that I own, which is the property inside the property line as defined by the property survey. The property survey states that the property outside of the property line is a right of way, not an easement. If I owned property outside of the property line, and they wanted to widen the road, they would need to buy that property from me. You said the property to the street was an easement, but the official survey clearly states that it is a "right of way", not an easement. Property ownership is defined by a property line, not by a right of way or an easement.

Originally Posted by villagetinker (Post 2303108)

Look into motion activated lawn sprinklers, the dog will probably get the idea, even if the neighbors do not.

Originally Posted by Pairadocs (Post 2303771)

Perfect, nothing really mean that would permanently harm the pet (who has no idea he should not allow himself/herself to be urged into the neighbor's yard), and nothing to start a dangerous
"war" of escalating threats that end in someone seriously injured or even dead ! I agree it's sad that it's come to the this point so often in the V's. In our neighborhood we have several "dog walkers" (people who walk as many a 6 dogs, on leashes, at once) who come 4, 5, 6 blocks then stand in the street as they urge the dogs to "go... on someone's yard". There's just no answer for those with that much disrespect. The "sprinklers" might just work.

Originally Posted by Hifred (Post 2303100)

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?

Originally Posted by mtdjed (Post 2303775)

This sounds like the start of a bad movie. Water spraying the dog, shoveling bagging and moving poop, pepper spraying the dog, calling the DPP (Dog Poop Police). Seems like that is a sure way to escalate the issue.

Are you the only neighbor having an issue with this neighbor? It's only been a month since he moved in. Any chance of resolution? Perhaps the initial confrontation and their moving in stress created a barrier. Have you/the neighbors welcomed the new neighbor. You mentioned that their property is not in deed compliance and it sounds like you are blaming them for something that they bought into.

Before this goes too far, try putting yourself in their shoes. Perhaps they came from a totally different environment where animal control was not an issue. If possible, help them adapt.

Is a start over an option?

Originally Posted by Keefelane66 (Post 2303730)

How did we get from dog poop to water meter placement?

Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2303755)

You are wrong. I only pay taxes on the property that I own, which is the property inside the property line as defined by the property survey. The property survey states that the property outside of the property line is a right of way, not an easement. If I owned property outside of the property line, and they wanted to widen the road, they would need to buy that property from me. You said the property to the street was an easement, but the official survey clearly states that it is a "right of way", not an easement. Property ownership is defined by a property line, not by a right of way or an easement.

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580 (Post 2303781)

You misunderstand. There is an area that shows right of way that has grantee equipment either over it, like phone lines or power lines,or below ground, like phone or power lines, water lines sewer, etc. The land/yard is yours, but as part of the development of the community a grantee has equipment either over, under, or sitting in your yard that they may need to access for repair or maintenance. Where the lines,cables, pipes run is right of way. Where the light post, telephone post, street sign, power box or cable box physically sit is easement.
The area labeled right of way likely has grantee equipment buryed below. You own the lawn and the driveway right to the sidewalk or curb/street.
From a property perspective, you own more than you thought.

Originally Posted by CarlR33 (Post 2303278)

You said you told them to keep the dog in their yard but did you ask about the poop being left behind? If you already opened up lines of communication then maybe offer to buy the first box of poop bags when you deliver the first bag of poop to them. If that fails bag up the poop and throw it on their door step as your explanation would be you do not want to stink up your trash can and garage (assuming that is where you keep the can?). Sad in this day that something as simple as a neighbor not listening to reasoning can start a neighbor war.

Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 2303773)

Pairadocs, I'm interested to know where this happens. It boggles my mind.
Is it a newer area south of 44, or just north, like Pinellas?
We've lived in Tamarind Grove sine 2012 and have almost never had a problem with people not picking up after their dogs. Twice, but we tracked it down to a visitor.
People on TOTV keep bringing this up, though, so I'm curious to know where it is happening.

Originally Posted by Hifred (Post 2303100)

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?

Originally Posted by Dusty_Star (Post 2303220)

The sprinkler idea sounds good to me. :smiley:

Originally Posted by Sully2023 (Post 2303813)

I got a crazy idea -put up a sign that states: I hired a company to pick up your dog’s mess - I’ll send you the monthly bill.