Imagine this: You’re a 27-year-old woman, working from home in a house you own. Your day is interrupted by the persistent ringing of your doorbell. It’s a worker from an internet/cable company, asking for access to your backyard. A simple request, right? But what happens when your backyard is about to become a construction site and is also home to your beloved dogs? What if the request comes not once, but twice, and then your new neighbors confront you about it? Let’s delve into this intriguing neighborhood drama.
A Day in the Life of a Homeowner

New Neighbors, New Problems ️

The Unexpected Visitor

The Park Behind the Fence

Deja Vu: Another Worker, Same Request

The New Neighbors’ Complaint

The Backyard Dilemma

Safety First, or Neighborly Courtesy?

Caught Between Caution and Courtesy ♀️

The Workers’ Identity: Verified or Not?

A Neighborhood Drama: Courtesy vs. Caution
In a twist of neighborhood drama, our homeowner finds herself caught in a tug-of-war between courtesy and caution. She’s not trying to be difficult, just safe. Her backyard, soon to be a construction site, is also home to her digging dogs. She can’t risk strangers potentially injuring themselves on her property. But her new neighbors see it differently. They argue that her refusal to allow the workers access through her yard is making their internet installation unnecessarily difficult. It’s a classic case of ‘my property, my rules’ versus ‘neighborly cooperation’. What’s your take on this? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA. Neighbors created ‘wrong foot’ by treating backyard as public walkway

Neighbor refuses access to service people, sparks property dispute.

Neighbor complains about contractor gossiping, others suspect neighbor spying. ️♂️

Take matters into your own hands and call the cable company!

Lazy neighbor refuses to help with internet installation.

NTA. Concerned about entitled neighbors and potential future conflicts.

“NTA. Legitimate reasons for saying no. Ask neighbors to confirm.”

Repair guy trespasses, gets stuck up pole, dog saves the day!

NTA! Dog owners share concerns about open gates during installation.

NTA. Neighborly boundaries crossed. Locking the fence for privacy

Neighbor refuses to compromise on internet installation.
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NTA – Lazy workers and nosy neighbors cause unnecessary drama

Public access nearby, why bother neighbor? NTA.

Woman stands her ground, refusing access to neighbor’s tradesmen.

New owners didn’t ask for internet installation, causing inconvenience.

Company should handle installation for neighbor. Not the a**hole.

Polite neighbor handles installation issue with grace and gratitude.
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Neighbor suggests compromise for accessing internet box on property

NTA. Stand your ground and protect your property.

NTA. You did the right thing, ensuring safety and communication.

Entitlement runs high in this neighborly drama.

Property rights dispute: Can they install without your permission?
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Easy solution for internet installation drama.

Neighbor refuses internet box in yard, sparks heated debate.

Check for utility easement on your property before allowing access.

Not the a**hole. Let’s hear the juicy details!

NTA. Respect your boundaries. Don’t let others take advantage.

Neighbor avoids conflict by offering alternative internet access solution.

NTA. Boundaries matter. No is a complete sentence.

Legit reasons for not letting people in your backyard.

Secure your yard and protect your privacy. You’re not wrong!

Working during the day? No time to monitor workers? Entitled pricks!

Neighbors crossing boundaries: Who’s right in this internet drama?
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Neighbor refuses internet installation, sparks bizarre blame game.

New neighbors feel entitled to access, but should they?

Stand up for your rights! Complain to the company!

Neighbor refuses access, neighbors are inconsiderate. NTA.

Stand your ground and protect your property!

No permission needed for utility access, but you can ask

Neighborly dispute over internet installation: easement rights and contractor frustrations

NTA: Blocked access, hampered convenience. Who’s really at fault?

Neighbor stands their ground against entitled neighbors

NTA for denying access to your property for internet installation

Neighbor doesn’t want strangers on property, bee neighbors included

Let them go around if it’s not in your yard!

City owns the land, you’re not the a**hole. NTA

Being cautious about strangers on your property. NTA

Neighbor refuses workers on property, sparks drama with neighbor.

NTA: You gave them clear instructions, their laziness is not your fault

Take charge of your property! You’re not the a**hole!

Being cautious with strangers at the door. NTA, totally relatable!

Not the a**hole. Drama over internet installation escalates.

Property rights respected: NTA refuses access for internet installation.

Power company insists power pole is in backyard. NTA.

Not the a**hole. Drama over internet installation escalates.

Neighbor suggests using different entrance for internet installation.

Neighbor claims innocence, but is it really that simple?

Neighbor’s internet technicians enter backyard without notice, leaving gate open

Neighbor stands up to entitled neighbors.

Clever solution to keep installers out of your yard!

NTA: Welcome your new neighbors with a small gift

Neighbor refuses shower, but who’s really being difficult?

“Bee neighbors lol” – NTA, workers shouldn’t go through your yard

New neighbors: entitled a**holes or misunderstood?

Don’t let strangers on your property! NTA
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Neighbor defends privacy rights, questions neighbors’ entitlement.

Woman stands her ground against intrusive neighbors.

NTA, it’s just a normal neighborly drama.

NTA. Dogs + cable box = let neighbors talk to cable guys

Neighbor refuses stranger entry, sparks neighborly drama
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Gate dispute: NTA prioritizes safety over convenience for internet installation

NTA for protecting your property, but keep future options open!

Property injuries: NTA, it’s your responsibility.

Neighbor refuses to help with internet, calls them lazy.
