Man Refuses to Let Kids Play on His Lawn

Imagine moving to a new neighborhood, only to be confronted by a neighbor with an unusual demand. A man in his early thirties, who recently moved into a house with a big lawn for his two dogs, found himself in this exact situation. He thought he had found the perfect home, but little did he know that his new neighbors had other plans for his lawn.

The Big Move

Friendly Neighbors?

Unexpected Visitor

The Unusual Request

Standing His Ground

Neighbor’s Threats

Rumors and Cold Shoulders ❄️

Second Thoughts?

Seeking Advice

Dogs or Kids: Who Gets the Lawn?

Our lawn-loving homeowner is left questioning his actions after his neighbors turn against him for denying their kids access to his property. He’s adamant that the lawn is for his dogs and refuses to bow to his neighbor’s demands. But with the entire neighborhood giving him the cold shoulder, he can’t help but wonder if he’s in the wrong. What do you think? Should he have let the kids play on his lawn, or is it his right to keep his property dog-exclusive? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this dilemma…

NTA for not letting entitled parents use your property for free

Dog owner stands their ground against entitled neighbor and offers introduction to community

Kids jump fence to play on lawn with unfenced dogs

Protect your property and your puppers with visible cameras

Neighbor asks to keep dogs inside, man refuses, tensions rise

Protect yourself and your dogs with a camera and sign . Don’t let entitled neighbors bully you

NTA for not letting kids play on your lawn. Suggestions for resolution.

Protecting your property is reasonable. NTA

Man refuses to let kids play on his lawn. NTA wins.

Protecting pets with cameras while away

NTA for wanting privacy in your yard ‍♂️ Put up more barriers.

Letting kids play on unfenced lawn: NAH. Fenced yard: NTA.

Upgrade fence, get cameras to protect dogs from entitled neighbor

Protecting his property or being a grumpy neighbor?

Defending private property and dogs

Defending property rights: NTA for denying access to lawn

Your yard, your rules Kids need permission to play.

Protecting your property and avoiding liability. NTA

Assuming the worst? Check for false rumors first. ️‍♂️

Standing up for property rights and being a good neighbor

Unapologetic neighbor refuses to share lawn with kids

Commenter applauds for OP’s response to entitled neighbor.

Protect your lawn with cameras and document everything!

Install cameras and protect your property and pets

Neighbor defends man’s right to his own property

Suggests a clever way to keep entitled kids off lawn

Neighbor scares off kids with mask and sign.

Neighbor troubles? Get cameras and a doggy door!

Charge for lawn use? NTA wins this turf war

Don’t be friends with jerks , follow good advice

Protect your property Install cameras and locks

Protect your lawn, protect your assets

Respect boundaries and property, don’t let entitled people push you.

Not the a**hole for protecting his property

Advice on keeping doggos safe and secure in your yard

Get a fence, keep your dogs safe, and ignore the neighbors

User compares letting kids play on lawn to letting dogs roam.

NTA for keeping your dogs in your fenced yard , but maybe tone down the doctor talk

Neighbors feud over kids playing on lawn. Name-calling ensues

Protecting your property: NTA warns of potential lawsuit

Protect your property and avoid liability. NTA

Living the dream in the countryside

Protect your furry friends! NTA for not letting kids play.

Friendly dogs and a treat station might win over neighbors

Protect your property and pets with cameras before it’s too late.

Homeowner legally liable for kids on property. NTA, stand firm!

Keeping kids off your lawn is NTA, but leaving dogs unattended is rude and unsafe.

Set boundaries and charge for lawn usage. NTA

Neighbor conflict over trees and sightlines

Curious if dogs bark while owner is away

Neighbor’s kids trespassing, man refuses to be doormat

Commenter suggests dogs should be kept in fenced backyard

Compromise idea: kids get some days, dogs get others

Protect your pups! NTA, cameras are a good idea.

Furry friends > entitled kids. NTA