Results for: Neighborhood Disputes

Residents are facing an ongoing issue with their neighbors repeatedly trespassing on their property for their daily walks. Despite having friendly interactions in the past, the neighbors have begun to cut through the property almost daily without acknowledging the owners, leading to the feeling that they are entitled to treat the property as a public thoroughfare. The owners are seeking advice on how to politely convey that their property is not a public walkway, especially given the potential legal liability if an accident occurs while the neighbors are trespassing.

A woman seeks advice from Dear Abby after her neighbor’s frequent and loud moans have become a disturbance. Despite attempts to address the issue privately, the noises persist, prompting neighbors to express concern and consider calling the police. The writer worries about the impact on nearby children and requests guidance on how to address the situation without causing offense.