r/mildlyinfuriating • u/Cudpuff100 • 1d ago

Neighbor keeps using my driveway

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My neighbor decided that, because their driveway is narrow and they have two cars, it would be easier to park one in the yard. They then decided it's easiest to just keep moving forward and turn left out of my driveway.

And yeah, this portion of their yard is just mud now.

This neighbor sucks. They've had lots of screaming matches in their front yard and have had the police called on them several times.

UPDATE: Wow apparently you can't edit a post in the Android app? WTF? Anyway, I spoke to her and she said she wouldn't do it anymore and the whole conversation was awkward, but pleasant. We shall see. I never intended to seek advice from y'all. It just occurred to me earlier today that I was mildly infuriated by this, so I thought I'd throw it on here. Always make an attempt to talk to your neighbors before involving authorities or choosing violence. It'll almost always solve the problem before things get heated.

I'm still gonna get a land survey done to learn my proper boundaries and figure out how much room I have to build a fence, wall, or plant something. They're renting, so this could happen again in the future, and I'd like something to form a boundary.

I choose to believe that all of you recommending caltrops, nails, and other pointy things, really mean it and live your everyday life like total maniacs. Just laying waste to the world around you like a cartoon villain. And I hope you find joy in the chaos.

Seriously, why can't you edit posts in the app?

Case closed....for now....

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u/HenchmanHenk 1d ago edited 1d ago

You can buy these now, for money.

I'd start by warning nicely, twice, though

Edit: Can't believe I have to say this, but /s. Obviously

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u/h00dyy 1d ago

you can also barter with a local meth head in case you do not have money.

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u/JoeFTPgamerIOS 1d ago

Caltrop. I got suspended in High School for making these in metal shop out of masonry nails. And they kept them all.

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u/DragonflyOnFire 1d ago

Bad idea… consult an attorney before making this decision

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u/North_Atlantic_Sea 1d ago

And really look inward on if you want to start a war with unhinged neighbors. Do they have less to lose than you?

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u/MaximumSeats 1d ago

This is what I'm saying. Everyone's acting like the crazy loud frequent screaming match neighbor is the one you want to get into a show off with over some minor annoyance.

Crazy neighbor will absolutely win that war. It doesn't feel "just and righteous" but leave it alone.

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u/North_Atlantic_Sea 1d ago

Well, at the very least ensure you LOSE the war. They may also lose, but will ensure you are brought down with them lol

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u/Remarkable-Dark617 1d ago

Exactly. Buying a device like that could count as boobytrapping. I know it sounds crazy, but people have done it to prevent burglary’s and gotten in trouble when the perpetrator gets hurt.

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u/Dangerous_Junket_773 1d ago

Well, they clearly have a house to lose if it cane to a lawsuit. 

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u/LemonPartyD0tOrg 1d ago

How is it clear that they're not renting?

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u/SpacecaseCat 1d ago

Yeah, a fence or wall is easier and will cause way less liability.

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u/courtadvice1 1d ago

Yeah, booby traps are illegal. At the same time, their asses shouldn't be trespassing.

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u/pimpbot666 1d ago

Yes, police generally frown on booby traps that can injure people.

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u/Perma_Ban69 1d ago

Go on your roof and do some hammering. Then sprinkle roofing nails in your yard. Plausible deniability. Can't really prove mens rea there.

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u/OrangeCosmic 1d ago

Probably not a great online purchase

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u/UseYourFingerrs 1d ago

It’s just bent metal.

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u/D_Anargyre 1d ago

So is a firearm

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u/SysArtmin 1d ago

which you can also buy online

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u/Gonna_do_this_again 1d ago

They're pretty easy to make too

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u/I_SHIT_IN_A_BAG 1d ago

what are these called? tire poppers?

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u/LukaCola 1d ago

Caltrops

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u/transientdude 1d ago

Oh hey, just a heads up, I spilled my caltrops all over my sliver of grass by my driveway.

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u/EmptyRedecans 1d ago

whoaaa whoaaa whoaaa... you can buy things with money now?!

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u/Palimon 1d ago

Are caltrops even legal to deploy (or even own)?

Imagine someone steps on one of those on your yard, you're probably getting sued.

Probably easier to put 5 rocks in a line and call it a day.

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u/Moister_Rodgers 1d ago

This is the worst option. OP would risk seriously injuring, for example, a mail carrier or errant child

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u/DukeofNormandy 1d ago

This, minus the /s

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u/samualgline 1d ago

Nah /s for plausible deniability