Picture this: You’ve just bought your dream property, a beautiful wooded peninsula with private access to a serene lake. But there’s a catch – your new neighbors have been using your land as their personal beach and boat launch for years. Now, you’re the new guy in town, and you’ve just shut down the neighborhood’s favorite spot. Are you a villain for wanting your privacy, or are you simply standing your ground? Let’s dive into this juicy neighborhood drama!
A Dream Property with a Twist ️
Unwanted Guests or Neighborhood Tradition? ♂️ ️
The Invasion Continues
Taking Matters into His Own Hands ♂️
Fences and Furry Protectors
Neighborhood Backlash
The Unspoken Rule of Access
Is it a Park or Private Property? ️
The Dilemma: Privacy vs Tradition
The Lakefront Lockdown: A Neighborhood Divided ️
In this tale of property rights and neighborhood traditions, our protagonist finds himself in a bind. Having bought his dream property, he soon discovers it’s the neighborhood’s favorite lake access point. Despite his attempts to establish boundaries, the traffic continues. Fences, signs, and even his dogs fail to deter the determined neighbors. The community sees his actions as aggressive, while he only seeks privacy. Is he the villain in this lakeside drama, or just a man standing his ground? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation… ️♀️
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“NTA, it’s your property. Neighbors should’ve talked to you first!”
“NTA and if you don’t do what you are doing (i.e. actively showing you are keeping people out) you neighbours will gain an easement over your land and you will loose the right to keep this part of the property private. Honestly, if this has been going on for years they may already have an easement – you should talk to a lawyer.” – Engaging in a legal battle with neighbors?
“NTA. Your land, your rules. Neighbors need to respect boundaries.”
“NTA but neighbors prolly hate you lol, good luck living peacefully”
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Legal concerns addressed with gate, dogs, and No Trespassing signs.
Previous owner should have disclosed lakefront access situation. NTA.
Secure your property and double-check for public easements.
“NTA! It’s your property, you have the right to control access. “
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Safety concerns for a woman living alone, even with dogs
Legal action was the only way to protect my property
Neighbor solves trespassing problem with big scary cacti
Engaging comment and replies about lakefront access and ownership ️
NTA, your property, your comfort level. Take a tougher stance.
NTA- Protect your property! Get legal advice to avoid trouble.
Defending property rights: NTA, neighbors should respect boundaries
NTA. Protect your property and don’t set a dangerous precedent!
Neighbor disputes lakefront access, check property records for easement
“NTA! Neighbors won’t help pay for repairs. It’s a parade! “
