We've all heard the saying, 'good fences make good neighbors,' but what happens when those fences lead to a dispute over a tiny strip of land? In a classic case of suburban drama, one homeowner found themselves in a standoff with their neighbor over who should maintain a 4-foot strip of grass. The conflict began when the neighbor installed a fence that left a gap of 4 feet from the actual property line. The question is: who should mow this disputed piece of land? 🏡🌾
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The Beginning of the Fence Feud
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The Canine Catalyst 🐕
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The Property Line Puzzle 📏
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The 4-Foot Gap Dilemma
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The Landlord's Lament
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The Mowing Misunderstanding
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The Property Line Standoff
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The Landlord's Last Word
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A Surprising Update
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The Grass is Always Greener, But Who's Mowing It? 🌾
It's the suburban drama that left everyone on the edge of their lawn chairs. A homeowner and their neighbor's landlord locked in a dispute over a 4-foot strip of grass. The homeowner, reluctant to maintain land that isn't theirs, and the landlord, refusing to take responsibility for a piece of property he hasn't mowed in 15 years. But just when it seemed like this turf war would never end, a surprising update: the landlord agreed to plant lilac bushes in the disputed area. Now, the question remains, who will trim the bushes? 🌳✂️ Let's see how the internet weighs in on this lawn saga...
NTA: Liability concerns make it reasonable to avoid maintenance.
Jesuslovzyou | Jesuslovzyou
Neighbor refuses to mow strip of grass, sparks property dispute
Jakyland | Jakyland
No a-hole here! Enjoy your weed-free view with that tall fence 🌿
KerrieJune | KerrieJune
"Weedy mess it is! Bet it'd look nice. NTA" 🌱
bonboncolon | bonboncolon
NTA. Watch out for those weedy neighbors creeping over fences! 🌿
Trash-panda-79 | Trash-panda-79
NTA, but be prepared for unnecessary drama if you continue.
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Claim your turf! Stand up to the landlord with confidence! 💪
stonesthrowaway24601 | stonesthrowaway24601
Neighbor puts up fence, neighbor responsible for maintaining 4ft strip. 🤔
-searchinGirl | -searchinGirl
Not your problem. You're not the a**hole. 👌
reeserodgers59 | reeserodgers59
Let it grow into a forest 🌳, not your problem! NTA
jpcats | jpcats
Property owner refuses to maintain their own property, fair trade?
HarnessMeDesignsOUB | HarnessMeDesignsOUB
Landlord's karma: Letting the grass grow, inviting weedy mess. NTA
TsukaiSutete1 | TsukaiSutete1
Neighbor's complaint about a 4-ft gap on his property. NTA
cyanidelemonade | cyanidelemonade
NTA: Let nature thrive, it's not your problem to worry about 🌱
niamhk13 | niamhk13
Neighbor refuses to maintain shared property, causing potential conflict. 🤔
Scarletzoe | Scarletzoe
You're NTA and went above and beyond to resolve the issue! 👏
pahty_time | pahty_time
👮♀️📝 Make sure to involve the cops and hold the neighbors accountable!
darklinghate | darklinghate
Check with your city for property line info! 🏘️
lumos_22 | lumos_22
Creative solution: Offer $1 for ownership of the disputed property?
Els-the-World | Els-the-World
Ingenious solution to the grass feud! NTA 🌱🔨🚧
Youngish_widoe | Youngish_widoe
Claiming land through mowing? 🤔 Interesting loophole in the US!
witch59 | witch59
Property dispute: NTA, code enforcement may step in 🏡
HealthyBox5 | HealthyBox5
Claiming land through gardening: a sneaky way to acquire property! 🌱
taco1911 | taco1911
Claiming property through maintenance: NTA, it could become yours! 🤔
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Don't mow someone else's grass! 🌱 Let the township handle it.
Dunka_Chino | Dunka_Chino
NTA, landlord bullying OP to maintain a hidden strip of land? 🤔
mikekingmoore | mikekingmoore
Plant cool stuff to attract insects and birds! 🌱🐝🐦
tomtomclubthumb | tomtomclubthumb
NTA - Engaging comment and replies about property dispute and adverse possession
PupperTechnic | PupperTechnic
Neighbor takes responsibility for 4-foot strip of grass. NTA!
CryptographerOwn1743 | CryptographerOwn1743
NTA. Not your property, not your responsibility. Check local laws! 🚧
femina_lux | femina_lux
Critters love weedy messes! 🌿🐿️
knightfrog1248 | knightfrog1248
Take care of your neighbor's lawn for 10+ years and it's yours! 🌱
PowerToThePinkBunny | PowerToThePinkBunny
Property dispute: NTA, it's not your problem 😊
nobody_nemo_nobody | nobody_nemo_nobody
Friendly neighbor offers to give disputed strip of property
covert_operator100 | covert_operator100
NTA. Stand firm. Let the city handle it 👍
sacco645 | sacco645
NTA. Not your property, not your problem 👍
sonnidaez | sonnidaez
NTA. You gave notice and built a privacy fence 🙌
EMT82 | EMT82
NTA. Take care of your own grass, lazy neighbor! 😠
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Contract for grass maintenance in exchange for land surrender 📝
RansomandRansacked | RansomandRansacked
"NTA - A small strip of grass causing a big feud!"
krlrk | krlrk
NTA: It's their lawn, don't enable their behavior. 🚫🐶
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NTA, rewilding is good for the environment 🌳
nowonmai | nowonmai
Keep the peace with a beer bribe for a mowed lawn 🍻
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Negotiate a property line adjustment for the unusable space 😕
msmith730 | msmith730
NTA. Landlord should add gravel to stop weeds and look neat. ✅
DanMarinosDolphins | DanMarinosDolphins
Suggest planting a bush/tree to solve the grass feud! 🌳
sirro-glum | sirro-glum
Take control of the situation! Ask for a quitclaim 🌱✂️
essentialliberty | essentialliberty
Not the a**hole. Let's hear the story behind it! 😄
MariaInconnu | MariaInconnu
NTA. Not your property? Not your problem. 🌱
Theguyofri | Theguyofri
NTA. Don't stress over it. Your neighbor's attitude speaks volumes.
silvia_vcp | silvia_vcp
NTA, but be less of an a**hole: help prepare the area! 🌱
cutiebranch | cutiebranch
Secure your turf! Consult a lawyer and document your maintenance.
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NTA. Stand your ground and document your property line. 👏
Annual-Contract-115 | Annual-Contract-115
NTA. Not your pig, not your farm. 🐷🚫
lockwood87 | lockwood87
📞 One call to code enforcement can solve the grass problem! NTA
Deerpacolyps | Deerpacolyps
Make peace with your neighbor and buy the unwanted land! 👍
Gloomy-Tomatillo819 | Gloomy-Tomatillo819
NTA! You warned them about their noisy dogs, fence FTW! 🐶🚧
PoopieClater | PoopieClater
Get the landlord to give you that 4-foot strip of land!
coded_artist | coded_artist
Property line dispute: fence contractor and retaining wall issues 🏡
jstar77 | jstar77
"NTA. His property, his problem. If it gets bad, you can look up the city code enforcement office to see if there are any safety policies he is violating. If you have an HOA, this would be a good chance for them to give back for all that money they steal." 🌱
Unblued | Unblued
Get the city/county surveyor to officially mark your property line!
centerofthehive666 | centerofthehive666
Take action! Report your neighbor for neglecting their lawn 🌿
No_Proposal7628 | No_Proposal7628
Not your property, not your problem 😎
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Take action! Report the neglectful neighbor to the authorities 🚔
onceknownasmike | onceknownasmike
Expand your property and prevent a weedy mess! 💪🏡
Qbr12 | Qbr12
Safety first! Mowing the strip for fire prevention. NTA 🌿🔥
Due-Night2491 | Due-Night2491
Not your property, no access. You're not the a**hole! 😊
onebitcpu | onebitcpu
NTA: Not your property, not your problem 🙄
majinsensei | majinsensei
NTA, but untended yard can lead to pests and discomfort. 😬
personofpaper | personofpaper
Land ownership dispute over grass strip, but no a-holes here. 🌱
Dammit_Janet5 | Dammit_Janet5
Property dispute? Get a map, avoid HOA headaches 📈
raindragon92 | raindragon92
NTA. Property line dispute leads to neighborly feud over repairs.
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Neighbor not responsible for 4-foot strip of grass. 🌿
HapaMari | HapaMari
Landlord tries to manipulate tenant into doing yard work. 🌿
Nikkig-r | Nikkig-r
NTA - Respectful boundary dispute, but privacy fence will resolve it 🛡️
ThunderandFury | ThunderandFury
You're not the a**hole! It's not your problem, don't worry! 😄
SigSauerPower320 | SigSauerPower320
