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Living in Fear of Your Neighbor
Have you ever felt like you couldn’t even step outside your own home without being met with hostility? That’s the unfortunate reality for many individuals, like you, who have to deal with a troublesome neighbor. It can be a distressing and frightening experience, especially when the situation escalates to the point where you no longer feel safe in your own space.
Dealing with Verbal Abuse and Intimidation
Imagine just trying to mind your own business in your own backyard when suddenly you become the target of verbal abuse and threats from your neighbor. It’s not only disruptive to your peace of mind but also a violation of your sense of security. No one should have to endure such behavior, especially in their own home.
Seeking Solutions for Peace of Mind
When faced with a persistent harasser who disregards boundaries and shows no signs of stopping, it’s essential to explore practical solutions to protect yourself and regain a sense of safety. One effective measure you’ve taken is the installation of security cameras to monitor any unwelcome activity on your property. This is a proactive step towards deterring further harassment and ensuring your peace of mind.
Legal Rights and Boundaries
It’s understandable to have concerns about the legality of installing security cameras facing your neighbor’s property. In Arkansas, as long as you are not intruding on their privacy within their dwelling, you are within your rights to use security cameras to monitor the exterior of your home. By setting up cameras to capture any potential harassment or trespassing incidents, you are taking the necessary precautions to protect yourself.
Seeking Support and Guidance
In situations like these, where harassment from a neighbor disrupts your daily life and compromises your safety, it’s crucial to seek support from relevant authorities and resources. Despite facing resistance from the landlord and lack of progress with the police report, don’t lose hope. Consider reaching out to local community resources, neighborhood associations, or legal aid services for guidance on how to address the ongoing harassment effectively.
Empowering Yourself to Take Action
Remember, you have the right to live in a safe and secure environment free from harassment. By documenting the incidents, seeking legal advice, and utilizing security measures like cameras, you are actively taking steps to protect yourself and assert your boundaries. Don’t hesitate to reach out for assistance and continue advocating for your well-being.
Stay strong, stay safe, and know that you are not alone in facing challenging neighbor troubles. Together, we can work towards creating a harmonious and peaceful community for all.
NAL. Security cameras to capture threatening behavior with audio/visual will help get a restraining order.
It appears that the police do not consider her conduct threatening to the level of harassment (not yet, anyway), which is unfortunate, because it seems like you could use their help. If her conduct continues or escalates, you can always try filing another report. Otherwise, you could hire a local civil litigation attorney to send a “cease and desist” letter and, if that does not work, file for a civil restraining order (if warranted by her conduct) and/or a civil complaint for “nuisance” along with a request for an “injunction.”
I own a business and have people trespassed regularly. We have cameras in the places people can’t be (that’s my property) so we have evidence of trespassing. The fact that you live on different properties is ideal. You have cameras that show your property, have them trespassed and call non emergency police whenever the trespassing happens. The police will ask for the video clip.
Her yelling at you is perfectly legal unless she tells you she’s going to hurt you AND HOW.
At least in my state.
Her yelling at kids in a way where you fear for their safety is a job for CPS.
Also, NAL
However, crazy people make very annoying enemies as they can dedicate their life to your suffering and you likely don’t have that level of dedication.
The next time she is on your property call the police and have her trespassed in perpetuity. If she comes over after that it is a simple call to the police to have her arrested for trespassing. I had to do this for a schizophrenic off meds in the neighborhood. Worked like a charm, also had a charge for assault on another neighbor. Now the city makes sure she takes her meds(part of her release). Quiet as a mouse now.
Call CPS if she is abusing her child.
In some states you can document everything and sue the landlord in small claims court under nuisance neighbor laws. You can ask for the limits in small claims court and each adult member of your household can individually file. Her landlord might care more when it costs money.
I’m dealing with something similar with a mental ill man living above me. Call the cops when she screams at you and file a harassment charge. That’s where I’m at.