Neighbors can greatly impact our living experience, either by fostering a sense of community or leading to unexpected conflicts.
In this compilation of stories, people share their firsthand accounts of shocking and unsettling actions committed by their neighbors.
From baffling behaviors to downright appalling incidents, these narratives offer a glimpse into the darker side of neighborhood dynamics and the moments when “love thy neighbor” takes on a whole new meaning.
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“Neighbor built a pergola that hangs clear over into my yard space.”
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“My parent’s neighbor complained that their porch light was too bright. The neighbor lives 400 feet away and my parents even tried adjusting the direction, but this morning they came out to find this.”
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“My neighbor thinks they own the public street in front of their apartment.”
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“2-3 times a week, I collect syringes from my balcony. This is how my super old neighbor is trying to get me evicted, as she believes that my roommate and I are gay, and she thinks all gay people are addicts.”
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“My neighbor, everyone. He parks like this when his wife isn’t home and moves it back when she’s back so they can both park on one of the few spots with shade. This has been happening for months already and the administration doesn’t do anything about it.”
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“My neighbor chucks her dog’s sh*t over the back fence.”
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“Our neighbor’s solution to a newly poured driveway on a one-lane road.”
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“My neighbor’s patio that I can smell from my patio. I don’t have words for the smell.”
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“Our neighbors are awful, they constantly throw things into our backyard. But this takes the cake.”
