"David Babcock" wrote in message

To cut this short, let's get back to the important idea.....livability.
Sit down without any agenda's and discuss as neighbors what your feelings
are. Costs, maintenance, property lines........whatever, and hopefully you
will get to where you stand, look your neighbor in the eye and shake hands
as friends. And maybe put it in writing (for you legal eagles)

Yes, livability is important. Get him to pay for painting the portions of
your house that are visible from his property. After all, he does not want
to look at a shabby house that brings property values down. I'm sure he
will want to chip in.

Where do you park your car? Is yours as nice as his? If not, get him to
make the payments on a new one.
Ed