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If youre one of the people who love thy neighbor, consider yourself lucky.
Many will go to great lengths to avoid seeing the person or people next door at all.
One way to distance yourself and enforce boundaries is tobuild a fence.
But sometimes it creates even more drama.
Especially if your annoying neighbor takes issue with the building plan.
Shes gone as far as calling the cops to report them for stealing her property.
She thinks the family building the wall should get on with it and worry less about the elderly woman.
Heres her advice to them: You are too preoccupied about her ongoingcrazy behavior.
You have the records to prove it.
We asked Randall what shed say to the elderly woman.
Your neighbors have been more than patient with your complaints and inquiries, as have the police department.
And then leave them alone, she replied.
Randall warns that seeking sympathy or attempting to cause discord among neighbors may backfire when they learn the truth.
Often gossip becomes a bore and so will you, she cautioned.
Consider extending an apology and reestablish a civil relationship.
The expert added that the woman should look at the fence as a neighborly investment.
Living alone as you do, isnt it wise to be surrounded by people who care about you?
We asked Randall for some general advice on dealing with neighbors from hell.
However, when the neighbor has a different approach, disengage.
She cautioned that one should not involve other neighbors unless theyre experiencing the same thing.
Depending on the level of crazy or issue at hand, document and contact your citys mediator.
Unfortunately, a small matter can quickly turn into a violent outburst.
The expert adds that sometimes, kindness is key.
Sometimes, people who holler the loudest are the loneliest.
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