Just moved in and having problems with our new neighbors?
September 5, 2010 Bird House Feeder
We live in a mobile home park. We have been here for 8 months, but decided a month ago to sell the home we owned, and rent a nicer one.
We just got finished moving in yesterday, and last night was our first night sleeping here.
We were not warned until after our new lease was signed, that our new neighbors are unhappy people who complain about everything. The park manager told us that they are unhappy about the simple fact that there is a house next to theirs. The manager said that they thought there would never be a house next to theirs (yeah right, it’s a mobile home park!), which was never the case. The park had already planned to put a house there. Well, now we have the pleasure of living next to these people.
Our new house does not have central air, so we brought a window unit with us – with the understanding that we have to get an indoor portable unit to replace the window unit ASAP. Not a problem, we already have one on order and it should be here within a few days. Park management approved the use of the window unit until the arrival of the portable unit because we have 2 dogs and a cat. They cannot sit in the house all day long with the windows shut (we do not leave windows open when we are not home because of the possibility of theft) and no cool air. That is inhumane.
My fiance, knowing that these people are complainers, walked over there yesterday to just kindly explain to them why the window unit is there, we have park approval, and it will be gone shortly. The woman didn’t say a word and slammed the door in his face. He was just trying to be nice.
We are ignoring the fact that their lawn swing, bird feeder, and some other things are on our property in front of our backdoor (used for emergencies only).
Well, this morning, after not even having been moved in for 12 hours – our wonderful park managers called us to the office to tell us that our nasty neighbor has already made more than 3 complaints against us.
They have complained about the window unit even though that was explained to them.
They complained about my fiance coming over to their house not wearing a shirt (it was 90 degrees out while we were moving in and it’s not like he’s bad to look at – he’s tan and has a 6 pack) to tell them about the a/c unit.
They complained that we have too many animals. We have two well behaved, quiet dogs… and a cat that never leaves the house. All are park approved, and we have permits for them in the front window.
They complained that we are loud and vulgar. We were talking in normal tones all day yesterday, and the day before while moving… and are no where near being vulgar.
And those are just a few.
I can see where this is going with these people, and I want to be prepared with a plan of action if it does not cease once they realize we’re going to be here for a while.
I live in MI. If I were to eventually contact my local police, if this persists, to file a police report for harassment what information would I need to have documented? I have already started keeping a written diary of their complaints.
I believe their goal is to complain so much that it will be impossible for us to live in peace next to them. I mean, come on, we’ve been here for ONE DAY. We are courteous and quiet people, and have never had a neighbor complain ever.
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Take a deep breath and remember it’s not about you, it’s about them. You will never walk softly enough or talk quietly enough for these people, just live your lives normally. If you weren’t warned until after your lease was signed, that could constitute fraud on behalf of the mobile home community owners. If the neighbors are just complainers, ignore it. You may want to install some nanny cams inside your house in case they break in or damage your property. Also, consider putting up some signs stating your property (inside and outside) is under video surveillance- this may prevent them from some actions. I wouldn’t put it above them to throw beer cans and trash around your yard and then call to complain that you are littering.
You can get cheap cameras online. Make sure they have both enough battery and memory to record all day while you are gone. Also, keep an eye out for poison for your animals- these people sound sick.
I would say try sending them a box of candies or flowers or gift card. If that doesn’t work, start putting in written complaints against. Every time they complain you complain twice. Then call the police out and report them for harassment.
The landlord already knows they are crazy and complainers, so most likely they will not take much they say seriously. Go about your normal life and they will be unfriendly and complain constantly. Welcome to your new normal.
Don’t talk to them. Ignore. Ignore. Ignore.
If the management knows they are complainers, they should just let them ramble and do nothing about it!
The thing is to not sink to there level.Every complaint they put in will be ignored because the mangagment has already made it clear they are crazy.What I would do is install nanny cams so when they do something so outrageous you will actually have evidence to possible get them thrown out.I’m sorry you have had the unfortunate luck to run into these morons.The more you ignore and stay polite they will eventually see their tactics have no affect on you and maybe will back down,Or as I said do something that will get them evicted.
Be a good neighbor. Have a party, and invite them. Invite them over for a well-cooked meal. It’s hard to hate nice people.
Also, good fences make good neighbors.
You are never ever ever going to live in peace with these people so stop trying. You wrote, "We are ignoring the fact that their lawn swing, bird feeder, and some other things are on our property in front of our backdoor…)." Since they are making false complaints about you, you need to document what they have done and make a complaint asking for the removal of their personal effects from your property immediately or you will dispose of them. Give them 24 hours notice that their belongings are on your property and that they are to be removed immediately without damaging your home/property. And then do so. I know it sounds like you are escalating things but these are the type of people who will put their stuff on your property and then get injured. Then they will sue you for damages. Come down hard on them and refuse to let them harass you in any way and make sure they don’t step on your rights either.
One last thing…how did the Park Managers handle this? Did they deny the neighbor’s complaints or are you going to get written up? Make sure you have whatever deals you have with the Park put in writing as otherwise they may be "forgotten". Good luck and God bless!