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Its been said that good fences make good neighbors.
This had stopped her from using her yard for the past two summers.
For a long time, OP says shed take her dogs inside whenever her neighbors let theirs out.
This time the neighbor cursed at her about keeping her door shut.
OP responded by telling them that their dogs were the issue and not her problem to deal with.
If that doesnt resolve anything, there are always noise ordinances to fall back on.
residential, commercial, industrial).
The maximum allowable noise levels are usually higher during daytime hours and lower during the night.
In the case of barking dogs, shed also be free to get the local animal control agency involved.
Before OP decides to sue in small claims court, theres one more option available to her: mediation.
According to the Super Lawyerswebsite, mediation is a process in which trained attorneys facilitate a compromise between parties.
Bored Pandacaught up with author/legal editor Ilona Bray ofNOLOto ask her opinion on the hairy situation.
When we asked her what she thought of the neighbors behavior she said neighbor disputes can escalate fast.
The usual advice lawyers would give in such situations (Have a friendly conversation!
Assume the neighbors dont know how youre affected by the dogs and write a letter advising them!)
sounds lame when faced with people who act like whats described here.
Bray added that this is a matter where some legal concepts might be worth considering.
Before that happens, its of course worth considering mediation.
Having a neutral third-party in the room can do wonders for calming everyone down and reaching an acceptable compromise.
Check out the results:
