Contractor · Franklinville, NJ · Member since 2013 · 183 posts · 86 votes
Long story short, neighbors yard is lower than mine and he has been complaining about standing water after torrential downpours. County came out twice and said its not my problem; he has too much pavement and too many downspouts (multiple out buildings) going to one point. I have done everything but pay this mans taxes to appease him. The day of my open house he puts this sign out. Is there any legal recourse for this?
Investor · Central Valley, CA · Member since 2012 · 6k+ posts · 3k+ votes
13y
I know it's not supposed to be funny, but I think that sign is hilarious (and pathetic). If it were me, I tell buyers asking about it that you and the neighbor are really close and that he is really disappointed that you are moving. Tell them that the sign is his idea of humor.
Louisville, KY · Member since 2013 · 23 posts · 3 votes
13y
I'd be tempted to mic up a friend or relative, have them knock on his door and act like they're interested in your house. Say that they noticed the sign and didn't want to make a mistake buying a bad house. See what he says.
It's pretty easy to record the conversation. Just use the Voice Recorder app on an iPhone and clip the phone to your belt. Whether that is legal or not I have no idea.
Wonder what he hopes to gain by preventing you from selling your house.
Investor · Central Valley, CA · Member since 2012 · 6k+ posts · 3k+ votes
13y
I know it's not supposed to be funny, but I think that sign is hilarious (and pathetic). If it were me, I tell buyers asking about it that you and the neighbor are really close and that he is really disappointed that you are moving. Tell them that the sign is his idea of humor.
Investor · Salt Lake City, UT · Member since 2013 · 84 posts · 38 votes
13y
Or, going along with the comedy idea, put up an even bigger sign saying "Don't buy THAT house!"
If you've ever listened to Car Talk on the radio you'll get that one. :)
Contractor · Franklinville, NJ · Member since 2013 · 183 posts · 86 votes
13y
Glenn Espinosa he wants me to bring in a dozer and cut a swale so that his water will run to the street from his backyard. I had the yard leveled once, he came out complaining so I hired someone to come back and relevel it TO HIS LIKING. He was satisfied so I thought I was done. Anywho, I am parking my 20 ft box trailer in front of the sign so hopefully it will stay covered. Also, my open house signs on the front lawn keep going missing...
Homeowner · Longview, TX · Member since 2013 · 131 posts · 17 votes
13y
I like the box truck idea, something that obstructs his sign. As for your signs missing, in my area it's against the law to remove signs from yards. Someone suggested videotaping, it's a great idea to catch the "thief", uh I mean neighbor. You can then have a conversation with him about the incident.
How about asking if he wants to buy the house.
Rental Property Investor · Buffalo, MN · Member since 2010 · 511 posts · 92 votes
13y
How long have you been neighbors?
Does he have a family member or friend, someone he's close to that you could talk to about how stupid this is and they could work for you to help resolve this issue.
Has he done other stupid stuff about issues you to have had in the past?
Do you know if anybody at the open house has said anything about the sign?
I think putting your box trailer in the way is a good idea, buyers might not even see it unless he makes the sign bigger, out of sight out of mind.
Contractor · Franklinville, NJ · Member since 2013 · 183 posts · 86 votes
13y
@Rob K. Im pretty sure he has no teeth anyway so the elbow wouldn't work.
@Bryan K I haven't lived in the house it was a flip. A very bad eyesore that was vacant for 8 years. Every other neighbor stops daily and praises me while this guy raises hell. When I first bought the house he poured his heart out about how he isn't allowed to see any of his grandkids and his children do not contact him so that idea is out the window as well. I guess I should have known how he was after hearing that information.
Investor · Nashville, TN · Member since 2013 · 187 posts · 23 votes
13y
I'd have a chat with the sheriff...report a theft, have the deputy come out (when the neighbor is home), make a report, make sure he see's the sign, give a little bit of the story, maybe the deputy has a little talk with him...