Neighborly Feud Over a 4-Foot Strip of Grass: Who’s Responsible?

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?

The Beginning of the Fence Feud

The Canine Catalyst

The Property Line Puzzle

The 4-Foot Gap Dilemma

The Landlord’s Lament

The Mowing Misunderstanding

The Property Line Standoff

The Landlord’s Last Word

A Surprising Update

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.

Neighbor refuses to mow strip of grass, sparks property dispute

No a-hole here! Enjoy your weed-free view with that tall fence

“Weedy mess it is! Bet it’d look nice. NTA”

NTA. Watch out for those weedy neighbors creeping over fences!

NTA, but be prepared for unnecessary drama if you continue.

Claim your turf! Stand up to the landlord with confidence!

Neighbor puts up fence, neighbor responsible for maintaining 4ft strip.

Not your problem. You’re not the a**hole.

Let it grow into a forest , not your problem! NTA

Property owner refuses to maintain their own property, fair trade?

Landlord’s karma: Letting the grass grow, inviting weedy mess. NTA

Neighbor’s complaint about a 4-ft gap on his property. NTA

NTA: Let nature thrive, it’s not your problem to worry about

Neighbor refuses to maintain shared property, causing potential conflict.

You’re NTA and went above and beyond to resolve the issue!

‍♀️ Make sure to involve the cops and hold the neighbors accountable!

Check with your city for property line info! ️

Creative solution: Offer $1 for ownership of the disputed property?

Ingenious solution to the grass feud! NTA

Claiming land through mowing? Interesting loophole in the US!

Property dispute: NTA, code enforcement may step in

Claiming land through gardening: a sneaky way to acquire property!

Claiming property through maintenance: NTA, it could become yours!

Don’t mow someone else’s grass! Let the township handle it.

NTA, landlord bullying OP to maintain a hidden strip of land?

Plant cool stuff to attract insects and birds!

NTA – Engaging comment and replies about property dispute and adverse possession

Neighbor takes responsibility for 4-foot strip of grass. NTA!

NTA. Not your property, not your responsibility. Check local laws!

Critters love weedy messes! ️

Take care of your neighbor’s lawn for 10+ years and it’s yours!

Property dispute: NTA, it’s not your problem

Friendly neighbor offers to give disputed strip of property

NTA. Stand firm. Let the city handle it

NTA. Not your property, not your problem

NTA. You gave notice and built a privacy fence

NTA. Take care of your own grass, lazy neighbor!

Contract for grass maintenance in exchange for land surrender

“NTA – A small strip of grass causing a big feud!”

NTA: It’s their lawn, don’t enable their behavior.

NTA, rewilding is good for the environment

Keep the peace with a beer bribe for a mowed lawn

Negotiate a property line adjustment for the unusable space

NTA. Landlord should add gravel to stop weeds and look neat. ✅

Suggest planting a bush/tree to solve the grass feud!

Take control of the situation! Ask for a quitclaim ✂️

Not the a**hole. Let’s hear the story behind it!

NTA. Not your property? Not your problem.

NTA. Don’t stress over it. Your neighbor’s attitude speaks volumes.

NTA, but be less of an a**hole: help prepare the area!

Secure your turf! Consult a lawyer and document your maintenance.

NTA. Stand your ground and document your property line.

NTA. Not your pig, not your farm.

One call to code enforcement can solve the grass problem! NTA

Make peace with your neighbor and buy the unwanted land!

NTA! You warned them about their noisy dogs, fence FTW!

Get the landlord to give you that 4-foot strip of land!

Property line dispute: fence contractor and retaining wall issues

“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.”

Get the city/county surveyor to officially mark your property line!

Take action! Report your neighbor for neglecting their lawn

Not your property, not your problem

Take action! Report the neglectful neighbor to the authorities

Expand your property and prevent a weedy mess!

Safety first! Mowing the strip for fire prevention. NTA

Not your property, no access. You’re not the a**hole!

NTA: Not your property, not your problem

NTA, but untended yard can lead to pests and discomfort.

Land ownership dispute over grass strip, but no a-holes here.

Property dispute? Get a map, avoid HOA headaches

NTA. Property line dispute leads to neighborly feud over repairs.

Neighbor not responsible for 4-foot strip of grass.

Landlord tries to manipulate tenant into doing yard work.

NTA – Respectful boundary dispute, but privacy fence will resolve it ️

You’re not the a**hole! It’s not your problem, don’t worry!