Ugh....landlords!

GTOgirl1969

and I am not talking about my landlord (he's great!) I'm talking about the owner of the house next to mine. A couple of days ago she took it upon herself to cut down a thorny shrub and throw the branches into my back yard- and here's the part that made me REALLY mad :explode: she told my 9 year old who was playing outside "Tell your mom if she has a problem with it, I'm right here!" like she was calling me out for a fight or something! Now this woman is about sixty something years old, you'd think she would be more mature! Now I'm stuck with a pile of branches with thorns an inch long in my back yard, and I don't feel as if I should have to clean it.

What kind of person fights their battles through a nine year old child? Right now, I feel like taking one of those big-*kitten* branches and putting it through her Escalade's windshield, javelin-style. But I refuse to get caught up in the gossip and BS junior high games. I mean, she knows my name but refuses to call me by it, instead I am "that woman who lives next door". ugh, what a b*tch!

rant over- thanks for letting me vent~

tubbytabbytales

Ugh!!! RUDE!! I'm all for the branch through the window. >.> HAHAHA

pattitricia85

how rude, i say throw the branches back over. or next time you see her ask her in the nicest way if she needed help pruning and if that was why she threw them in your yard?

vhuber

As I've always told my kid's (although most times ignored me) KILL her with kindness!!! It REALLY is hard to be a ***** to someone when they are always nice to you!!!!

heather0mc

unbelieveable! :noway: :noway: :mad:

do you have a HOA? maybe you could just report her to someone instead of doing something back to her that would make her retaliate even more?

what a crabby haateful woman!!! :noway:

GTOgirl1969

how rude, i say throw the branches back over. or next time you see her ask her in the nicest way if she needed help pruning and if that was why she threw them in your yard?

I would do that but I don't want to create problems with the neighbors. I'm trying to get along with everyone but when people are being cowards and a**holes it's hard! There's no HOA to report to either, so I'm going to call code enforcement and see what they have to say. I'm going to find a legal but devious way to get back at her!

Phoenix_Rising

Fill water balloons with grass killer and let the kiddo toss a few into her yard


(I did not just recommend that, btw. )

mommared53

how rude, i say throw the branches back over. or next time you see her ask her in the nicest way if she needed help pruning and if that was why she threw them in your yard?

I would do that but I don't want to create problems with the neighbors. I'm trying to get along with everyone but when people are being cowards and a**holes it's hard! There's no HOA to report to either, so I'm going to call code enforcement and see what they have to say. I'm going to find a legal but devious way to get back at her!

Good for you! I like the branch through the window too but I know that's not the way to go. :grumble: Good luck to you and good for you for setting a good example for your daughter. :flowerforyou: Although I still like the branch through the window. :devil: :laugh:

Mrsfun44

I like the branch through the window too. Why don't you call your landlord and ask him to either have her remove it or he remove it himself as it's his property, not yours.

Phoenix_Rising

I like the branch through the window too. Why don't you call your landlord and ask him to either have her remove it or he remove it himself as it's his property, not yours.

This is true. It's your landlord's dispute with her.... not actually your dispute.

Wecandothis

I'll bet she thinks they are your shrubs? Do you know where the property line is?

nguill6

Good for you for venting instead of retaliating! She sounds like a crabby, miserable old lady. If I were you I would thank my lucky stars for leading a much more joyful life than she does and let this one slide :flowerforyou:

GTOgirl1969

I'll bet she thinks they are your shrubs? Do you know where the property line is?

The property line is delineated by a chain link fence. The shrub was on her side of the fence and some of the branches hung over on my side, so I guess that's why she thought it was OK to throw the stuff in my yard.

GTOgirl1969

Good for you for venting instead of retaliating! She sounds like a crabby, miserable old lady. If I were you I would thank my lucky stars for leading a much more joyful life than she does and let this one slide :flowerforyou:

I guess she doesn't realize that the more she complains the longer God will let her live- at this rate she'll be around forever!

Mishy

Rude people suck.

My first reaction: gather all the stuff she put in your yard and toss it back into hers.

Poison5119

I would call the police. This is what's refered to as 'malicious mischeif' and they can arrest her for it!!!!Tell them what happened, and tell them about what she said to YOUR NINE YEAR OLD GIRL..... watch her tune change when they knock on her front door and deal with her. I wouldn't put up with that crap for a minute.

arewethereyet

burn rubber??

Guy at the end of the block is a *kitten*. He now has a beautiful lawn job, thanks to some 4 wheelin' kids in the neighborhood.

:laugh: :laugh:

:frown:

I mean shame on them:blushing:

czewwhat

Were the branches off your bush hanging over her fence? Why would she do that? Is your landlord not keeping your property trimmed and it is encroaching her space? Sounds very strange!

GTOgirl1969

Were the branches off your bush hanging over her fence? Why would she do that? Is your landlord not keeping your property trimmed and it is encroaching her space? Sounds very strange!

The bush was in her yard but hanging over into mine. Guess that's why she thought it was OK to dump the stuff in my yard. :ohwell:

czewwhat

Were the branches off your bush hanging over her fence? Why would she do that? Is your landlord not keeping your property trimmed and it is encroaching her space? Sounds very strange!

The bush was in her yard but hanging over into mine. Guess that's why she thought it was OK to dump the stuff in my yard. :ohwell:

I would have my landlord handle it. or call the police. I know when a plant is encroaching on your side you have the right to trim off the offending branches, but when it is the other persons plant throwing it over your fence when it is her plant! Maybe she was removing the plant on her side and did not want to invade your yard to clean up what she cut off? or she had cut it off to remove what was on her side and was not strong enough to pull it back over the fence! Just a thought! That sounds quite bizarre!

Poison5119

I like the branch through the window too. Why don't you call your landlord and ask him to either have her remove it or he remove it himself as it's his property, not yours.

This is true. It's your landlord's dispute with her.... not actually your dispute.

If GTO's renting the space from a landlord, it's technically her space, therefore it's her beef. The landlord is responsible for mechanical maintenance of the house and property - shrubbery isn't mechanical in nature. Particularly when it isn't shrubbery on THIS side of the fence.:ohwell:

I am the temporary guardian and owner of the property belonging to my landlord via my $550 check every month. I rent a house with a yard, and if my neighbor decided to throw her clippings from her bush, on her side of the fence abutting my yard- into my yard, simply because the branches were hanging over the fence on my side, I'd throw them back over. She's more than welcome to come into my yard to pick up her clippings.

How much do you want to bet that if GTO had taken the initiative and decided arbitrarily to clip the branches hanging over the fence, in her yard, she'd have never heard the end of that either?

czewwhat

I like the branch through the window too. Why don't you call your landlord and ask him to either have her remove it or he remove it himself as it's his property, not yours.

This is true. It's your landlord's dispute with her.... not actually your dispute.

If GTO's renting the space from a landlord, it's technically her space, therefore it's her beef. The landlord is responsible for mechanical maintenance of the house and property - shrubbery isn't mechanical in nature. Particularly when it isn't shrubbery on THIS side of the fence.:ohwell:

I am the temporary guardian and owner of the property belonging to my landlord via my $550 check every month. I rent a house with a yard, and if my neighbor decided to throw her clippings from her bush, on her side of the fence abutting my yard- into my yard, simply because the branches were hanging over the fence on my side, I'd throw them back over. She's more than welcome to come into my yard to pick up her clippings.

How much do you want to bet that if GTO had taken the initiative and decided arbitrarily to clip the branches hanging over the fence, in her yard, she'd have never heard the end of that either?

Agreed, she is renting therefore the space is hers, but the landlord might be able to give her some insight to the neighbor. He does own the place and might know the woman. If she is a crazy old woman who has fantasies about the world invaders, or just a woman who might be lonely and having a bad day, conflict is contact with others too. Life sometimes sucks, I know you probably don't want to hear it, but clean up the mess and get rid of the stress. Is a stroke worth it. Just think of yourself as doing something nice for an old woman, that can't be all bad. She is probably lonely, frustrated and wanting to get things done that are beyond her abilities. If she fell in the street, would you help her up?

Poison5119

I like the branch through the window too. Why don't you call your landlord and ask him to either have her remove it or he remove it himself as it's his property, not yours.

This is true. It's your landlord's dispute with her.... not actually your dispute.

If GTO's renting the space from a landlord, it's technically her space, therefore it's her beef. The landlord is responsible for mechanical maintenance of the house and property - shrubbery isn't mechanical in nature. Particularly when it isn't shrubbery on THIS side of the fence.:ohwell:

I am the temporary guardian and owner of the property belonging to my landlord via my $550 check every month. I rent a house with a yard, and if my neighbor decided to throw her clippings from her bush, on her side of the fence abutting my yard- into my yard, simply because the branches were hanging over the fence on my side, I'd throw them back over. She's more than welcome to come into my yard to pick up her clippings.

How much do you want to bet that if GTO had taken the initiative and decided arbitrarily to clip the branches hanging over the fence, in her yard, she'd have never heard the end of that either?

Agreed, she is renting therefore the space is hers, but the landlord might be able to give her some insight to the neighbor. He does own the place and might know the woman. If she is a crazy old woman who has fantasies about the world invaders, or just a woman who might be lonely and having a bad day, conflict is contact with others too. Life sometimes sucks, I know you probably don't want to hear it, but clean up the mess and get rid of the stress. Is a stroke worth it. Just think of yourself as doing something nice for an old woman, that can't be all bad. She is probably lonely, frustrated and wanting to get things done that are beyond her abilities. If she fell in the street, would you help her up?

That's true enough!! GTO, pick the branches up and thank her for helping you burn an extra 50 calories for the day toward your weight loss goals..!! :laugh:

keiko

I like the branch through the window too. Why don't you call your landlord and ask him to either have her remove it or he remove it himself as it's his property, not yours.

This is true. It's your landlord's dispute with her.... not actually your dispute.

If GTO's renting the space from a landlord, it's technically her space, therefore it's her beef. The landlord is responsible for mechanical maintenance of the house and property - shrubbery isn't mechanical in nature. Particularly when it isn't shrubbery on THIS side of the fence.:ohwell:

I am the temporary guardian and owner of the property belonging to my landlord via my $550 check every month. I rent a house with a yard, and if my neighbor decided to throw her clippings from her bush, on her side of the fence abutting my yard- into my yard, simply because the branches were hanging over the fence on my side, I'd throw them back over. She's more than welcome to come into my yard to pick up her clippings.

How much do you want to bet that if GTO had taken the initiative and decided arbitrarily to clip the branches hanging over the fence, in her yard, she'd have never heard the end of that either?

Agreed, she is renting therefore the space is hers, but the landlord might be able to give her some insight to the neighbor. He does own the place and might know the woman. If she is a crazy old woman who has fantasies about the world invaders, or just a woman who might be lonely and having a bad day, conflict is contact with others too. Life sometimes sucks, I know you probably don't want to hear it, but clean up the mess and get rid of the stress. Is a stroke worth it. Just think of yourself as doing something nice for an old woman, that can't be all bad. She is probably lonely, frustrated and wanting to get things done that are beyond her abilities. If she fell in the street, would you help her up?

I'd think about helping the woman out if she hadn't made the comment to the kid. That was more out of line than the branches. I'd let the police take care of it. Then she will know she can't throw things in your yard. Or make rude comments to a child.

czewwhat

I like the branch through the window too. Why don't you call your landlord and ask him to either have her remove it or he remove it himself as it's his property, not yours.

This is true. It's your landlord's dispute with her.... not actually your dispute.

If GTO's renting the space from a landlord, it's technically her space, therefore it's her beef. The landlord is responsible for mechanical maintenance of the house and property - shrubbery isn't mechanical in nature. Particularly when it isn't shrubbery on THIS side of the fence.:ohwell:

I am the temporary guardian and owner of the property belonging to my landlord via my $550 check every month. I rent a house with a yard, and if my neighbor decided to throw her clippings from her bush, on her side of the fence abutting my yard- into my yard, simply because the branches were hanging over the fence on my side, I'd throw them back over. She's more than welcome to come into my yard to pick up her clippings.

How much do you want to bet that if GTO had taken the initiative and decided arbitrarily to clip the branches hanging over the fence, in her yard, she'd have never heard the end of that either?

Agreed, she is renting therefore the space is hers, but the landlord might be able to give her some insight to the neighbor. He does own the place and might know the woman. If she is a crazy old woman who has fantasies about the world invaders, or just a woman who might be lonely and having a bad day, conflict is contact with others too. Life sometimes sucks, I know you probably don't want to hear it, but clean up the mess and get rid of the stress. Is a stroke worth it. Just think of yourself as doing something nice for an old woman, that can't be all bad. She is probably lonely, frustrated and wanting to get things done that are beyond her abilities. If she fell in the street, would you help her up?

That's true enough!! GTO, pick the branches up and thank her for helping you burn an extra 50 calories for the day toward your weight loss goals..!! :laugh:

Then make up a nice plate of all the fattening crap you don't want to eat anymore and say hello to the neighbor! She won't know you would have thrown it in the garbage anyway! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: She will be very nice to you in the future because you were nice to her! have a blessed day!

GTOgirl1969

I cleaned up the branches because I felt sorry for the neighbor lady (she's a single mom), not because I felt particularly charitable to the crabby old landlord.

czewwhat

That was very nice of you! I am sure she is relieved to know you did not go crazy!