Neighbor keeps opening gates to my driveway saying it's her land and we cannot close the gates?

lauren s

you should get some sort of lock for the gate so when u close it she cannot open it and if that doesnt stop her you should call the police and tell them to handle it

blaze23

Contact the police and let them know what is going on. Go to your local library or court house and see what the property lines are.

lickitysplit

put a lock on it call a land surveyor

collgegrl11

go to the land ownership papers. if its true that it's your land then put a combination lock on it.

Diana

I would check with the city hall or the court house. If she is the owner of the land, I would say you have rights as to your privacy. If she owns the home and land she maybe able to keep you from locking the gate but not closing it.

yowhatsup2day

A lock on the gate for starters. A chat with the local authorities (not 911!) might be in order as they can chat with her and she might be frightened enough to not do it anymore. Does she live alone? If she does not, talk with the people she lives with. Is she able to take care of herself? Perhaps a social worker needs to visit her. I would put a lock on the gate. Let her call the police if she wants. I feel sorry for her, but you have to have your safety. Maybe if you went as far as to show her a copy of the property deed, she will understand it is your property. Good Luck.

If it's your property you can contact your local district attorney or police force and get them to explain it to her. If you live in the county and not a town you can call the sheriff and get the same result. If you feel threatened you can always get a protective order against her and get her arrested next time she does that.

stygianwolfe

well the mentally ill part is a bummer,call the cops like they said but you know thats just a temporary solution,get a copy of your records in the city hall that outlines your property site and make sure you are legally the one who owns the property at the gate in question,and put a damn lock on itso it cant be opened,you do know this will create a disturbance with your nieghbor but if your concerned about her welfare and shes a Govt liabililty person,talk to her counselor or her family about it,if shes just a nut well,then dont worry shes just a nut

tiuliucci

Put in a key card entry on your driveway gate. You will have to use the key card to open and close the gate, but she will not be able to open the gate at all.

Take care,
Troy

perelandra

First, I would call the police about the neighbor and her vicious dog. Second, I would have a survey done on your property to determine exactly where your property lines are. Strangely enough, your neighbor may actually own your driveway, as sometimes folks are careless about things like fences and other border markers. If she does own that portion, you'll have to move the driveway over onto your own property. If (as I suspect) she does not, I recommend you put up a fence with a gate that she cannot open.

Cynthia B

you say your neighbor is mentally ill, is that fact or your opinion? If it is fact then their might be a caseworker or counselor assigned to her, check with local health department.

Mark and Allie

Get your land surveyed and then put no trespassing signs up. The next time the women comes into your yard call the police and show them the survey papers and tell them you want her arrested for trespassing. Also how is it affecting her if you close the gates? Mental illness will make people act like that though. Maybe when she comes over to open the gates you should start praying for her really loud. It might scare her enough to stay away. It did for my crazy neighbor!

peter j

If you are in the uk , then go to the land registry and you can download a copy of what you actually own . This shows you an outlined picture of your property too . Its really cheap , and can help you out enormously in this matter. Download a copy of your neighbours too , and if you are right then show it to them .

tzeentchau

I assume this is your land and their aren't any caveats saying others can use it. If the police fail to do anything, beat the crap out of her next time she goes onto your property (though it has to be on your property, if she runs you have to let her go, you can't restrain her) so she knows not to do it again. When the police come around they won't arrest you because you have a) the right to defend your property (though you can't go over the top, so be careful how much you beat her up) and b) the right to self defence (if she can lay the first blow all the better, if you can get it on tape). In fact, they should arrest her and send her to get the right treatment.
I think this is mean, especially for someone who's mentally ill, but if they can't function in the society why are they their? they have institutions for people who can't function so we don't have to deal with them.

angelthe5th

File an injunction to keep 100 yards away from you and any member of your family.

Until she breaks her nasty habit, use a chain and lock and key. She only needs to fail 5-10 times at opening the locked gate and then she will learn.

kitty fresh & hissin' crew

If you own, get your deed and go to the tax assessors office and get a copy of your plat. If it really is your property, get a warrant. You don;t want that dog getting out.

can you put a chain or lock on the gate so she can't open it? doe she have a care giver that you can speak to about preventing the woman from opening the gates, Also if you town has a dog officer you could speak to them about the dog being a danger to the community. good luck

IcanHelpyou:)

call the cops...and do something about it......or....in that case....move and report the incident...

Roger

i'd call the police and let them handle it

beerwench33

LOCK the gates, and notify police.

Me-She

Do a citizens arrest & let a judge sort this mess out. It sounds like it's worth the risk. You may be able to have her committed if she is that much of a threat to the safety of the public & to herself! I hope you can get some photos of her with her hands ON your gate.

paynesgray

well,i would call the animal control about the dog...don't worry about the gate issue it's the dog that's the problem....also go to the police dept. and file a complaint about the dog...and a separate complaint about the driveway gate if it is your property...i would call and find out where the property line is ...you should remember to add in both reports that she is rude and uses derogatory language toward you .....you should also write a note send it first class mail so she has to sign for it - [so you will have proof that you tried to explain to her how serious the situation has become]. & telling her that you have filed a complaint on her and will continue doing so until the issue is resolved..it may sound harsh but remember that she is not your family or a close friend and you shouldn't have to worry about the pets of others in your own yard....this is a quick and simple beginning to a solution to your problem....i hope it all works out...do something today so you sleep good tonight...

Shifter

If it gets too far, you might have to go to the police
1. its your land
2. her and her dogs pose a threat to you, your family, and your property.

Alejandro

call the police.what chu' waiting for. they will settle it!!!

practicalwizard

call social services or something, if she's mentally ill. she's obviously incompetent to function on her own and endangering others. if someone is taking care of her then that person is incompetent to do so. myself, i have anger management issues. if i ever found her dog in my yard, well, let's just say that wouldn't happen again.

Alberto

Ask Vincete Fox, he is currently fighting aginst the gate along the U.S./Mexican boarder.

rulywarrior1

yell and cuss at her!(while grandchildren are away), if that dosent work than call the police...

DKlyde

Next time she opens the gate call the cops
Put a lock on the gate
Shoot the dog if it comes on your property.
Shoot her if she comes on your property

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