Ever thought about what you’d do if you owned an alley? Well, one man did, and it sparked a neighborhood conflict you wouldn’t believe! After purchasing a charming old brick house, he discovered the alley behind it was also his. His offhand joke about charging rent for its use quickly turned into a winter warzone, with neighbors demanding he take responsibility for snow removal. But, when threats of lawsuits started flying, our Alley Baron had a different idea…
A House and an Alley? ️

The Confirmation and the Joke

Neighbors Flip Out!

Winter is Coming… ❄️

Threats and Plowing ️⚖️

The Locked Gate Solution

Trespass Warning ⚠️

The Neighborhood Revolt

The Alley Baron’s Final Word

The Aftermath

The Alley’s Secrets

The Possible Future

The Alley Baron’s Neighborhood Reign: A Tale of Conflict and Resolution
So, what happens when a man’s joke about his alley spirals into a neighborhood drama? Threats, snow plowing, and finally, a locked gate! Our Alley Baron, despite the uproar from his neighbors and even his own family, stands firm in his decision. He’s not backing down, even in the face of potential lawsuits. As the dust settles, we’re left wondering, will the alley ever be opened again? Or will it remain the fortress of the Alley Baron? Let’s see what the internet’s top responses are to this intriguing tale!
NTA – Blocking access to hazard, solved problem. Enjoy your alley

NTA: Taking control of your property and asserting your rights

Neighbour threatens to sue over alley, OP blocks it off

ESH. OP’s poor joke set the aggressive tone, neighbors threatened to sue, OP retaliated by blocking access to garages. Now surrounded by people who think OP’s an a**hole

NTA. You shut them down! Way to handle it!

NTA. Protect yourself legally and pacify neighbors with honest explanation.

INFO: Conflicting opinions on owning a shared alleyway. YTA or NTA?

Easement drama: YTA faces potential lawsuit.

NTA, being an a**hole is worth it to avoid lawsuits!

“Alley Baron” faces legal risks, neighbors not happy. YTA.
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OP’s joke about charging rent sparked a neighborhood showdown

ESH: Blocking access to neighbors’ garages, but they threatened to sue. Try to work out a solution.

ESH. First impressions matter, and your joke backfired big time

YTA: Prepare for a colossal loss and neighborhood hatred
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“People at the courthouse” can’t help? Talk to a lawyer ⚖️

YTA threatens to charge rent for garages and blocks access
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Potential legal battle over implied easement for alley usage

Trash pickups are street facing only, some neighbors have garages

YTA for not considering the potential legal consequences of your actions

NTA. Asserting your rights against entitled neighbors

Neighbor disputes over alley ownership and maintenance.
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INFO: Can the blocked neighbors remove their cars from garages? Also, is one of them the person who threatened to sue?

“NTA but learned a lesson: Owning property can be a burden. Locking it up is safe “
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OP’s spiteful actions have made all their neighbors hate them.

YTA: You set the precedent and became the scummy landlord ️

Rent joke in poor taste, but neighbors share blame. YTA.

OP’s alley lockdown: Did they consult the fire marshal?

ESH: Alley maintenance dispute causing bad relationships in the neighborhood.

Important info on owning and maintaining access roads.

OP’s misleading post sparks debate about blocking neighbors’ garages. YTA.

A suggestion for handling the situation without being an a**hole.

A**hole blocks off neighbors’ garages, faces legal consequences.

Neighbors’ response to joke sparks a hilarious showdown!

You’re the a**hole? Let’s see what happened in this showdown!

YTA for not putting up warning signs. Messy situation.

Living in a community is nice, but $25/month? Ripoff!

YTA. Hope you get sued.

OP, YTA for hiding info to manipulate judgment

Commenter calls out OP for leaving out crucial information

Gates vs Lawsuits: A Neighborhood Battle for Access

♂️ YTA: You started on bad terms and need to apologize.

Legal trouble? Get a property lawyer ASAP!

YTA called out in fiery comment section

NTA. Neighbors forced him to pay for plowing and threatened to sue.

Neighbor feud escalates as YTA denies garage access.

Curious NTA wonders about neighbors’ alley usage

Neighbor accuses OP of blocking access to garages, demands legal action.

YTA. Tricky easements and snow removal woes – charge rent or ask nicely?

Neighbors joking about suing each other? Total escalation of AHs!

Curious about neighbors’ alley use, leaning towards NTA
