Neighbor’s Shocking Reaction to a Weekend Fence Surprise

A couple recently bought a house with a large back garden and plans to make it their own. However, their neighbors had grown accustomed to using the shared space for their children to play. When the couple decided to put up a fence during a weekend when the neighbors were away, they returned to a heated confrontation. Read on to find out how this seemingly innocent home improvement project turned into a dramatic neighborhood dispute.

New Home, New Plans

The Shared Garden Dilemma ‍ ‍ ‍

Fence Plans and Neighbor’s Concerns

Neighbor’s Objections

Safety Concerns and Stalemate ️

Seizing the Opportunity

Weekend Fence Project

Neighbors Return to a Surprise

Consultation and Aesthetics ️

Fence Details and Expertise

Experience Matters

A Fence Divides More Than Property

After buying a house with a shared garden, a couple decided to put up a fence to create a safe space for their future child. Their neighbor objected, citing noise and safety concerns. When the neighbors went away for the weekend, the couple seized the opportunity to build the fence. Upon returning, the neighbors were outraged, calling the fence an eyesore and demanding its removal. Despite the couple’s expertise and willingness to paint the fence, the dispute remains unresolved. Read on to see how others reacted to this dramatic tale.

OP was considerate and within their rights to put up fence.

Neighbor’s entitled behavior towards fence on OP’s property. NTA.

Neighbor felt entitled to space, expect sulky behavior from now on

Neighbor’s sexist reaction to fence building sparks outrage.

Neighbor complains about fence despite unreasonable expectations.

Neighbor complains about Christmas lights after putting up seizure-inducing display ‍♀️

Neighbor claims ownership of OP’s yard, NTA stands firm

NTA for putting up fence on own property, neighbors being rude

Respectful neighborly property boundary dispute resolved peacefully

Neighbor had a hidden agenda to use your property. NTA

Commenter accuses property owner of being an a**hole for using their property as they see fit, sarcastic reply follows

Neighbor disputes over property rights and pets

Protecting yourself without disturbing the baby

Neighbor upset over fence, but OP not in the wrong

Neighbor’s hypocrisy exposed in fence dispute

Neighbor’s entitled kids want to use your yard? NTA ‍♀️

No entitlement here, just a satisfying fence surprise

Fence culture shock! NTA for protecting your property.

NTA, guilt is making yourself wrong before someone else does.

Neighbor approves of fence but advises caution and precision

Asserting property rights: NTA for reclaiming space from neighbor

Privacy matters! NTA for standing up for your family

Property rights reign supreme! NTA

Clear cut post, no need for mods. NTA confirmed

Neighbor’s entitlement causes fence feud

Property line fence drama with a sneaky neighbor

Neighbor’s bad attitude? Get a camera to cover your a**.

Commenter accuses OP of seeking validation on subreddit.

Standing up to entitled neighbor with a fence

Friendly neighbor goals

Documenting the issue is crucial for future reference. NTA

Neighbor upset about fence post depth, negotiate for nicer fence

A 3-foot fence won’t keep out determined intruders, but it’s effective.

Neighbor demands unrestricted access to property, NTA stands firm

Assertive NTA neighbor defends fence installation against nosy neighbor.

Neighbor’s entitled reaction to fence surprise causes conflict

Good fences make good neighbors. NTA for standing up.

Protect your property, boundaries are important. NTA

Fencing property is a norm, NTA gets a non-American perspective

Friendly neighbor or garden thief? NTA clears the air

Neighbor causing unnecessary issues over fence surprise

UK neighbor dispute over fence height, NTA wins

Protect your peace and privacy with a fence