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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?

Spread red pepper along the edge of your property and the dog will ignore your lawn

[Velvet]

The motion sprinkler suddenly turns on with a startling noise then the water unexpectedly comes out in bursts. No animal likes it, but it also doesn’t harm them in anyway. I have never tried it against dogs, up north it is used to keep wild possibly rabid animals away.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Sully2023

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.

You hire the company! Guess who is responsible for the bill? Nice idea though.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I didn't misunderstand anything. My property line is located 7 feet from the edge of the street pavement. I own the land from that line to the back of my property, nothing more. From the front lot line to the street is public property with a right of way. I think you misunderstood.

Have it your way. It isn't worth arguing over. But if I don't own property, I would remove any sprinkler lines attached to my water system, and wouldn't use my money to water, feed, or maintain it. Let the complaints come and they will be referred to the CDD. Enjoy you day in TV. Think of the money I will save.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Velvet

According to Florida law (in general);

Rights-of-way are for travel purposes across the land, such as a driveway or a walkway. They do not allow you to use the land for any other reasons. (And also you need to know who has the right of way, it is not the general public).
The law offices of Justin McMurray

Retired-123 seems to have a unique situation if his lot markers are where he thinks they are.

[golfnut]

Its not the dogs fault, its the owner . Report them.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

Retired-123 seems to have a unique situation if his lot markers are where he thinks they are.

Not all that unique.

Some make assertions about property lines they are not familiar with - I have my Site Plan drawings and information from the Property Appraiser office. I know which of these I trust to be more accurate.

[mraines]

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?

I'm not usually a nasty person but if they are that rude and ignorant, I would pick up the poop and put it right outside their door so they can step in it. I hate people walking their dogs on my lawn. I have a dog and she does not go on other people's lawns.

[Robojo]

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?

I would ask them to get an invisible fence with a shock collar to keep him in the yard. My neighbor did that and its wonderful.

[lpkruege1]

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?

It's their dog pop. Toss it back over to their yard. Their driveway or front porch would be a great place to start.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Robojo

I would ask them to get an invisible fence with a shock collar to keep him in the yard. My neighbor did that and its wonderful.

They probably like that their dog craps in the neighbors yard. Why spend the money to please the victim and have to clean up the dogs mess?

[fdpaq0580]

If OP is over 60, how about calling crimes against seniors to see if they can or will help. Dog off leash, continual dumping of raw sewage on victims property, causing emotional harm from continued abuse, creating a potential health hazard, and more. They can help him to get a cease and desist order and a restraining order.

Or, I could call a guy they used to call "the magician" who could make "problems" dissappear. 😏

[jimjamuser]

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?

You say that the dog owners walk into your yard uninvited. That is downright un-neighborly. They say that 2 wrongs don't make a right, but a Red Rider BB gun used covertly might be an option. The BBs are traveling at low velocity and if it hit the dog in the rear end, it would not break the skin. Other options would be to throw fireworks or set up mouse traps, which would snap and startle the dog. A small air horn like used to scare bears away could startle the dog. And dogs have very sensitive hearing. A water cannon with a little bit of ammonia in it might work. Use of bear spray would keep it away.
.........The is also products sold at hardware stores that the smell keeps deer and raccoons away. It has a name like "critter-ritter".

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

You say that the dog owners walk into your yard uninvited. That is downright un-neighborly. They say that 2 wrongs don't make a right, but a Red Rider BB gun used covertly might be an option. The BBs are traveling at low velocity and if it hit the dog in the rear end, it would not break the skin. Other options would be to throw fireworks or set up mouse traps, which would snap and startle the dog. A small air horn like used to scare bears away could startle the dog. And dogs have very sensitive hearing. A water cannon with a little bit of ammonia in it might work. Use of bear spray would keep it away.
.........The is also products sold at hardware stores that the smell keeps deer and raccoons away. It has a name like "critter-ritter".

I like the BB gun. For the dog owner, not the dog. The air horn would also startle all the other neighbors in the area.
Also, OP said the neighbor "let their dog out". Dog must be off leash, I think.

[Dusty_Star]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

You say that the dog owners walk into your yard uninvited. That is downright un-neighborly. They say that 2 wrongs don't make a right, but a Red Rider BB gun used covertly might be an option. The BBs are traveling at low velocity and if it hit the dog in the rear end, it would not break the skin. Other options would be to throw fireworks or set up mouse traps, which would snap and startle the dog. A small air horn like used to scare bears away could startle the dog. And dogs have very sensitive hearing. A water cannon with a little bit of ammonia in it might work. Use of bear spray would keep it away.
.........The is also products sold at hardware stores that the smell keeps deer and raccoons away. It has a name like "critter-ritter".

These are all cruel options targeting the dog, when clearly it is the owner at fault. Additionally, these would not solve the problem, the solution lies with the negligent owner.