My Neighbors Want Me to Destroy My Property, how Do I Respond?
Posted on June 8th, 2010 by admin
We just moved in 1 year ago and we’re having trouble with our neighbor. This neighbor lives down the street from us in a giant estate. He is the pastor of a certain church I will not name. He has a huge property with a golf course and helicopter pad. Our property doesn’t even compare. He asked us to chop down the trees in our backyard so that they can have a better view. I was very shocked he asked us this. My boyfriend says we should to avoid confrontation. I however don’t agree. I like the trees there. How should I put it when I tell him no way?
Simple say this: "No, we like our trees. It’s one of the reasons we moved here."
June 9th, 2010 at 1:53 am
just tell him flat out "dude, fuck off, ill do what i want with my trees." this is america. grow a sack and just tell the prick to fuck off.
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June 9th, 2010 at 2:40 am
I would simply tell him you’re sorry you don’t feel the same way, but you want to preserve your property and keep it the way it is. Its your land, your decision, his wealth has nothing to do with it.
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June 9th, 2010 at 3:24 am
Explain to the man that you enjoy the trees, and they’re staying where they are. Don’t be intimidated just because he’s a humble man of "God."
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June 9th, 2010 at 3:56 am
You are not morally or legally obligated to chop down your trees or to even respond to his request.
As long as no part of them or their branches hang over his property at all, he has no legal right to ask you to chop them down.
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June 9th, 2010 at 4:32 am
Tell him politely, it’s your property you can do as you wish and you are not going to cut the trees down and unless it is a hazzard to him there is nothing he can do about it.
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June 9th, 2010 at 5:15 am
Give him a buyout price and see if you hit the mini-lottery.
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June 9th, 2010 at 5:47 am
They have no control over your property what-so-ever (unless of course you are renting it). If you like the trees, then please, leave them. It is not their decision to ruin your property for a better view.
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June 9th, 2010 at 6:07 am
It sounds like this guy is just trying to be a jerk because his property is larger, I’d say just say no in semi-nice way and end it there.
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June 9th, 2010 at 6:54 am
If the trees are on your property line there is nothing he can do. They are your trees. The only thing he can do is if the trees are looking drab have you clean them up or if they are hanging over onto his property line then he could have just what is hanging over cut, but nothing more. I have seen this many times with my mom and we have had to deal with a few jerks in her area that she lives in. Just be straight forward with him and tell him they are not coming down, so back off. People that have it made think they can controll others dont let him controllyou or your property!
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June 9th, 2010 at 7:04 am
Well it sounds like you’ve got a powerful and arrogant neighbor. Hopefully this request was given to you in writing, and I would respond in writing.
The answer can be simple and direct. "In response to your request, we respectfully decline to cut down our trees which were one of the reasons we purchased this property.
Sincerely,
John and Mary Smith"
Then send copies of this and his original letter to his church, and to your local news media, both television and press. This may prevent any high pressure tactics.
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June 9th, 2010 at 7:24 am
i will take a donation of a million dollars for every small tree cut branches,,,2 million dollars for every tree cut completely out of the way….donate please to my charity and here is my account number…
god speed
then you can move….haha
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Christ followers
June 9th, 2010 at 7:30 am
Simple say this: "No, we like our trees. It’s one of the reasons we moved here."
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Why in the world does a pastor have a golf course and a helicopter pad? That’s insane!
June 9th, 2010 at 7:54 am
Tell him it would be against God since God made those trees for a purpose–and the purpose isn’t so he can have a good view. Seriously. Trees do so much for us (only God can make a tree). You might want to discuss with your boyfriend setting some excessively high price on your property and offering it to the good pastor–if he want to chop the trees, he can buy you guys out. But be prepared to be bought out and to take his money and find a much better place somewhere further away from his greedy self.
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June 9th, 2010 at 8:31 am
He has a legal right to ask. You have a legal right to refuse.
I liked the answers about asking for a buyout price.
If there is one thing I have learned down through the years, it is, never give in to a bully. This one sounds psychotic and dangerous. Plan accordingly.
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June 9th, 2010 at 8:54 am
I’ve heard of other cases like this. I’d contact a lawyer. Find out what the legal definition for harassment is in your area. You can get an order of protection if he continues to harass you. Very often people are used to bullying others and always getting what they want. When someone fights back, the run off with thier tail between thier legs.
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