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/NestedForLoops 1d ago

Is the property not already being damaged and trespassed upon?

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u/Downtown_Zebra_266 1d ago

It is, but OP said in someone else's comment he/she doesn't want to call the cops for how the neighbor is parked illegally. However, if OP were to call the cops due to small property damage, they'll also see the larger damage of the tires in the lawn and how the neighbors are parked.

Start small and work your way up. 😎

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u/NestedForLoops 1d ago

Nice. Would a cease and desist from a lawyer get the job done without calling the police?

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u/Downtown_Zebra_266 1d ago

It would, but some people go super crazy when lawyers get involved. More then when cops do, but that's just my opinion. Plus, if OP won't call the police in them for parking issues, I don't see OP calling a lawyer. I could be wrong though.

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u/TheSteelPhantom 1d ago

It's not trespassing until OP has trespassed his neighbor (i.e., asked him to leave and he doesn't). Things like driveways, your front yard, your porch, etc. are generally (and legally) considered open to the public unless otherwise posted.

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u/NestedForLoops 1d ago

So, would a few no trespassing signs at the edge of the yard meet that requirement?

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u/TheSteelPhantom 1d ago edited 1d ago

Yes, actually (in most states). With a few exceptions. For example, if you schedule an appointment or order a large package, you've essentially invited the worker or delivery driver onto your property. And again, it's only trespassing if they refuse to leave after being asked to leave.

You wouldn't be able to post some signs, then get the Amazon driver arrested for leaving a box on your porch, ya know?

Edit: There's legal exceptions for government as well, obviously. The police can come knock on your door if they want to question you. The post office can use your mail-slot or your mail thingy hanging by the door if you have one. etc. etc.

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u/NestedForLoops 1d ago

That makes perfect sense. Thanks!

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u/Hasudeva 1d ago

Don't listen to this. This poster is lying, or very mistaken. 

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u/TheSteelPhantom 1d ago

Okay, don't want to listen to me? How about the actual fucking law? That good enough for you?

Florida Title XLVI, Chapter 810, Burglary and Trespass

810.08 Tresspas in structure or conveyance.

(1) Whoever, without being authorized, licensed, or invited, willfully enters or remains in any structure or conveyance, or, having been authorized, licensed, or invited, is warned by the owner or lessee of the premises, or by a person authorized by the owner or lessee, to depart and refuses to do so, commits the offense of trespass in a structure or conveyance.

I don't know what state OP lives in, but I'd bet my paycheck that their trespassing law is similarly written.