Living in a beautiful neighborhood with a big yard sounds like a dream come true, right? Well, for one homeowner, it turned into a bit of a nightmare when the neighborhood kids started using their yard as a soccer field! ⚽ Despite attempts to talk to the neighbors, the kids just wouldn’t stop. ♂️ So, our determined protagonist decided to take matters into their own hands and build a fence. But now, the neighbors are upset, and the kids have nowhere to play. Did this homeowner go too far, or were they justified in protecting their property? Let’s dive into this backyard drama!
The Perks of Living on the Outskirts

The Unique Shape of My Property

️ The Fence-Free Neighborhood

☕ Discovering the Joys of Working Outdoors

⚽ The Neighborhood Kids’ Soccer Field

️ The Unsuccessful Neighbor Talk

♂️ Putting My Foot Down

The Neighbors’ Complaints ️ ️

The Kids’ Pleas to Play

The Great Fence Debate: Justified or J**k Move?
Well, well, well… it looks like our fence-building friend has found themselves in quite the pickle! On one hand, they have every right to enjoy their property in peace. But on the other hand, the neighbors’ kids are now stuck with a tiny yard and a view of a wooden wall. Talk about a backyard bummer! Some might say the homeowner should have been more understanding, while others argue that the neighbors should have respected their property from the start. It’s a classic case of “my yard, my rules” vs. “won’t somebody please think of the children?!” Let’s see what the internet has to say about this fence fiasco…
Neighbor dispute over fence leads to NTA verdict.

Man builds fence to protect private property from disruptive neighbors

Property rights win over entitled parents. NTA

Neighbor builds fence, ruins view and play area. NTA stands firm.

Neighbor defends building fence and setting boundaries.

Protecting your property or being a bad neighbor?

Neighbor takes advantage of polite property owners, forces posted signs.

Ensuring property boundaries before building a fence

Neighbor’s kids were running wild on their property. NTA.

Protecting your property or being selfish? #NTA

Neighbor calls out homeowner for ruining view and being unpopular

Caring for your community can go a long way

Neighbor builds fence, ruins kids’ play area. NTA suggests solution.

Boundary respecting neighbor vs entitled condo families

Lack of outdoor spaces for kids is ruining the sense of community

Neighbor calls out YTA for ruining view and play area.

Neighbor builds fence, but is he really not the a**hole?

Neighbor dispute over fence and play area ownership resolved. ✌

Man builds fence, blocks view & play area, YTA according to comment.

Neighbor defends right to build fence, offers compromise with parents

Boundary disputes can be nasty, but NTA for protecting property.

Respect for property is dying. NTA, but a shame.

Neighbor disputes over fence and kids, NTA stands firm.

Property dispute resolved, but at what cost? NTA wins.

Neighbor not the a**hole for building fence, suggests compromise

Neighbor disputes over fence and property boundaries. NTA.

Neighbor builds fence to protect property and boundaries, not NTA

Neighbor builds fence, ruins view, and kids’ play area. NTA.
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Neighbors took advantage of yard, faced consequences. NTA

Enjoy your property how you want, NTA

Neighbor builds fence after being ignored. NTA.

Neighbor points out ESH and suggests compromise for peace

Neighbor feels entitled to property, NTA builds fence for safety.

Be a good neighbor, but NTA for building on property
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Neighbor defends fence, suggests alternative activities for kids.

Your property, your rules. They can reserve a local field ♂️

Protecting private property from trespassers, NTA but it s***s

Not obligated to build playground, suggest petitioning city council.

Defending the right to privacy and protesting against invasive neighbors. NTA

NTA. Good fences make good neighbors.

Insurance companies might hold you liable for “attractive nuisances”. NTA.

Your yard, your rules. Letting kids play is your choice.

Neighbor points out legal right but suggests OP acted like a scrooge

Neighbor builds fence to protect property and kids. NTA.

Neighbor builds fence to protect property, called NTA.
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Neighbor builds huge fence, loses soccer field and view.

Neighbor defends fence, calls out entitled parents.

Neighbor builds fence, parents complain – NTA response.

Protecting your property and setting boundaries.

Neighbor expresses annoyance with man’s fence, calls him a**hole.
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You’re NTA for building a fence on your property
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Not responsible for entertaining spoiled kids of obnoxious parents

Neighbor dispute over fence and kids’ play area. NTA wins.
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Neighbor builds fence on their property, NTA for protecting it.
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Neighbor builds fence for privacy and safety, sparks potential vandalism.

Defending your property is not being a**hole.

Neighbor builds fence, ruins view and play area. NTA wins.

Neighbor’s complaints and fence blockage was crappy, ESH. ♂️

Redditor reminds OP about being the grumpy old neighbor

Neighbor puts up fence to protect property, NTA.

Neighbor’s entitled behavior makes them a**holes. NTA stands firm

Neighbor builds fence, inconveniences kids, parents demand yard usage. NTA.

Neighbor suggests compromise for fence dispute.

Neighbor legally takes kids’ play area, commenter deems him TA

Neighbor builds fence to protect themselves, kids & avoid liability

Protecting your property is paramount. NTA

Friendly neighbors make lasting memories for kids

Balancing property rights and cooperation during a pandemic

Neighbor conflict sparks debate on community vs privacy boundaries.

Moving to a rural area might solve the issue, but legal liability and neighborhood harmony should be considered when building fences.

Suggests NTA taking down fence, respecting neighbor’s use of property

Enjoy your backyard, not your entitled neighbors’ view. NTA

Building a fence for privacy and safety is NTA move

Neighbor builds fence, refuses to take responsibility for blocked view.

Assertive defense of property rights and consequences of actions.

Respectful comment defends property rights in neighborhood dispute.

Neighbor accuses man of being a Grinch with fence

Neighbor builds huge fence, NTA for protecting own property.

Neighbor defends property rights but lacks empathy

Assertive NTA shuts down entitled neighbors, suggests they move

Neighbor builds fence, NTA says ‘It’s your yard’

Safety first! NTA for building fence, suggest petitioning for soccer field ⚠️
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Last Updated on April 11, 2024 by Diply Social Team