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GregS[_3_]

In article , (GregS) wrote:
In article ,
JediSpork wrote:
I had a chain link fence professionally installed. On one side of my
house I was told that I couldn't bring it to my property line because
it was needed for city drainage or something like that. So I told the
guys to keep it legal to avoid issues with the city. My loss of yard
is probably about 2 - 2.5 feet.

I go outside and notice the neighbor is putting fence posts in MY
yard. He did this without asking me if it was ok or even wondering why
I didn't bring the fence out to my property line. From his point of
view it may have seemed like the logical thing to do but he should of
asked.

I'm not really sure what to do about it. I sleep during the day and
haven't seen him around to talk. I don't really want to knock on his
door about it either because that might seem confrontational. I don't
think talking with him would do much anyway. Nice guy but very
unenlightened and does what he wants. He cut a whole in his bedroom to
install a patio door and built a deck onto that for a jacuzzi. I
thought it was a bit silly because all the houses here already have
patio doors from the kitchens which he did nothing with. My cousin
that builds decks for a living said it was the funniest thing he had
ever seen.

Anyway back on topic. I've heard rumors that after so many years with
a fence installed sometimes a person can make claim to your property.
I was kind of worried about this. Or what if the city does notice who
will be in trouble me or the neighbor? As I said talking to the guy
isnt going to matter. I don't care if he extends his fence to mine as
long as he is the one responsible if the city comes looking and
understands its my yard.

thanks

Did he have permits for the deck ?
First, politely ask about the posts.
So the guy now has issues with the city right ??
Yo could be responsible if not resolved.
Does he really know the property line?

I think the first question might be, why did
you install posts on my property?