When it comes to neighbors, you can choose your friends but not those who live next door. Ideally, we all wish to reside among decent individuals who respect boundaries and are pleasant to be around. However, a recent survey revealed that 75% of people have at least one neighbor they dislike, while another poll showed that 65% actively avoid their neighbors to dodge any interaction.
Unsettling accounts have emerged of infuriating and disturbing behavior exhibited by neighbors, some of which are truly astonishing and others simply repulsive. Instances range from leaving live pet fish out for trash collectors to dumping bags of cat litter under the scorching sun. It appears that unsavory conduct is not uncommon in various neighborhoods.
Compiled by Bored Panda, a list of truly harrowing encounters with neighbors has been put together, with the hope that you never have to endure such experiences yourself. Here are a few examples:
1. A neighbor put out an active fish tank on the curb for bulk trash pick-up, with live animals still inside.
2. An upstairs neighbor has been dumping cat litter and trash out of their window for nearly a year.
3. Neighbors have been leaving lit candles unattended outside apartment doors, posing a fire hazard.
Avoiding neighbors seems to be a common practice, as revealed by a survey conducted by Top Rail Fence. Two-thirds of Americans admitted to finding ways to steer clear of neighborly encounters, with tactics such as pretending not to see them, staying indoors when neighbors are outside, or putting on a show of invisibility.
Neighborly dynamics can be a mixed bag, with some interactions proving to be pleasant while others are downright distressing. Remember, it’s always best to strive for harmony in your neighborhood to create a peaceful living environment for everyone.
Some neighbors chose to give the appearance of not being home. A few others opted to appear preoccupied by wearing headphones or pretending to be on the phone when encountering a neighbor.
#4 The Snow Has Melted Enough To Reveal the Inconsiderate Behavior of My Neighbors
Right next to the steps by our front apartment door. As a smoker myself, I find this behavior repulsive. It’s called an ashtray.
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#5 Our New Neighbor Just Moved In And Placed This Huge Container Outside Her Apartment Blocking Half of Our Bedroom Window
This incident occurred today, so we have not yet addressed it with them or the apartment complex. Dealing with this situation and a potential confrontation with the new neighbor is mildly infuriating.
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#6 Neighbors Gave Me Their Dog Because They Didn’t Have Time For Her But Just Got A New Puppy
This girl showed up in my yard about a month and a half ago. When I found her owners, they said, “you can keep her if you want; I don’t have time for her.” They had been planning to sell her but hadn’t followed through. The dog has been wonderful, well-behaved, and sweet. The previous owners didn’t even provide much for her. Instead, they got a new puppy that they seemed to have time for, which raises questions about their priorities.
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According to Top Rail Fence, younger generations are almost twice as likely to avoid their neighbors compared to those over 60. Older generations are more likely to befriend and trust their neighbors living across the street.
64% of people surveyed said they would ask their neighbors for a small favor, but only 17% trust their neighbors enough to leave them a house key. Those over 60 were twice as likely to entrust a set of keys to a neighbor compared to those aged 18-29.
#7 The Way My Apartment Neighbor Parked Next To Me
Yes, these are assigned parking spots. I can still maneuver my car, but it is frustrating. If this continues, I plan to leave a polite note for my neighbors. It only takes 30 seconds to park properly. This is the third time in a few weeks that they have parked too close to me.
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#8 Someone Parked Their Car In Front Of My Garage
I live in a townhouse with garages in the back alley. There was available street parking, yet this car was left in front of my garage. The neighbor they were visiting had a driveway full of trash on trash day, which is how I discovered this when taking out my trash.
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#9 Neighbor Constantly Parks In Front Of My House, Blocked Driveway This Time
The neighbors have a garage and a large driveway, but they prefer to keep the garage empty so they can sit in their lawn chairs and park three of their cars in front of other houses, never in front of their own. This time, they parked in front of our driveway. When I asked them to move it so my girlfriend could leave for work at 5am the next day, they said they would move it in 10 minutes. However, over an hour has passed, and the car is still there. They have two more hours until I go to bed, and if they don’t move it, I will have to call the non-emergency number to have it ticketed or towed so we can go to work tomorrow.
A survey conducted by Lending Tree revealed that nearly three-quarters of Americans dislike at least one of their neighbors. The top complaints were that the person gives off a weird vibe, is too loud, or is simply rude. 23% of respondents admitted to calling the cops on their neighbors, and 1 in 10 had even moved due to a difficult neighbor.
On the other side of the pond, Brits also seem to have issues with their neighbors. A survey by Good Move found that less than 17% of Brits regularly socialize with their neighbors. Most enjoy polite conversation only if they happen to run into them, while less than one in ten completely avoid talking to their neighbors.
In addition, loudness was cited as the top pet peeve among Brits, followed by poor parking, questionable lifestyle choices, illegal activity, and frequent parties. A quarter of Brits couldn’t tolerate neighbors making unapproved changes to shared spaces, and a third were bothered by poor home and garden maintenance.
Lastly, one neighbor’s habit of adding rocks to the driveway has become an ongoing issue.
We had never encountered any problems with our neighbors until a new resident, who we refer to as the “crazy lady,” moved in next door. She has been causing disturbances by throwing rocks from her backyard at our garage. Despite contacting the property management office, the situation escalated when the rocks started appearing in our driveway, even though our driveways are not even close to each other. This neighbor goes as far as screaming at my children, aged eleven and five, to stay off her lawn. She has proven to be a difficult neighbor, as when I addressed the issue to the office, she retaliated by keying my car and pouring some sort of liquid on the driver’s door. We are unable to move due to financial constraints, and the office has been unresponsive to the situation. I fear that if I move her rocks, she may resort to more extreme actions.
Picking a bag of berries, that was done after collecting half a gallon. Image credits: x_xDeathbyBunnyx_x
Neighbor goes crazy and damages my car at 2 am. Image credits: reeanninn
A neighbor who eats in his car and throws trash out the window despises his wife and spends most of his time in his truck. He returns from work, showers, and then stays in his truck with loud music and exhaust fumes. There are constant arguments in their house, making me fear a potential tragedy. He frequently eats fast food and throws the trash out the window, which ends up in my yard. Complaints lead to defensive outbursts. Image credits: WolfieVonD
Neighbors parked inappropriately due to full street parking during a party, blocking a driveway. Image credits: KarmaSilencesYou
An incident where neighbors opened our mistakenly delivered mail. Image credits: Dramatic-Web-5085
Neighbors installed a new light pointing directly into my window. Image credits: mothisname
My angry neighbor Karen and her unwelcoming sign. Image credits: Routine_Butterfly102
Neighbors’ children were envious of our inflatables for my 4-year-old sister, leading to one being punctured. They have a history of tampering with them. Image credits: Plushie-Boi
My upstairs neighbor’s AC is leaking into my bedroom, and the rental person is unhelpful. Image credits: Pr0bl3mChild
Upstairs neighbors litter outside my kitchen window, and despite several complaints to management, nothing has been done. Image credits: yeckeydied
My girlfriend’s upstairs neighbor lets her dog pee on the balcony, damaging her furniture. Despite complaints to management, the issue persists. Image credits: steelram13
I’m unwell, and my neighbors are not pleased. Image credits: Llew94
Moving into an apartment complex, a negative note was left on my windshield. Credit to my boyfriend for taking the photo. Image credits: MickeyChii
Neighbor acted inappropriately, causing frustration.
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A neighbor has set up an overly bright security light that shines directly into my bedroom. The intensity of this light is extreme, making it difficult for my blackout blind to block it out. I have refrained from addressing the issue directly with the neighbor due to his past erratic behavior. Despite his disturbances with other neighbors, he has not caused any trouble for me yet. However, the light remains on throughout the night and most of the day, causing a significant disturbance.
New neighbors have received a letter complaining about outdoor furniture left in the front yard. The note insists that swing sets should be placed in the backyard and requests the removal of a couch left out for trash collection. The letter suggests that the neighborhood appearance is a concern and implores the new residents to maintain a clean yard and dispose of items appropriately.
In a bizarre incident, a landlord confronted a new tenant for a single hair strand found in the laundry room. The tenant, unaware of the incident, was shocked to find his hair taped as evidence of inadequate cleaning. The tenant had no excessive hair loss issues and generally maintained cleanliness in shared facilities. The unreasonable expectation of tracking every hair strand was deemed excessive and unnecessary by the tenant and others in the building.
A clever tactic was employed by a person to acquire their neighbor’s phone number. This unconventional method showcased a unique approach to establishing communication.
The illegal act of setting a palm tree on fire with fireworks was captured by a neighbor. The reckless behavior put lives and property at risk.
An individual received a well-crafted letter in their mailbox regarding a dog issue, despite not owning a dog. The mistaken communication highlighted the importance of accurate information.
Taking over their grandparents’ home with their boyfriend, a person shared their new living situation.
1. My Karen Neighbor Also Inherited That Trait
2. Neglectful Neighbor Still Has Rotting Pumpkins
3. Neighbors Blocking Access to Backyard
4. Neighbor’s Front Garden Attracts Flies
5. Neighbor’s Dog Frequenting My Yard
6. Inconsiderate Neighbor Blocking Driveway
7. Bad Neighbors Blocking Mailbox and Driveway
8. New Deck Lights Installed by Neighbors
9. Walkway Blocked by Neighbors’ Mulch Pile
10. Neighbor Disposing Rubbish Out Window
11. Absurd Behavior by Neighbors
12. Road Blocked by Neighbors’ Giant Trucks
Trash trucks have been unable to pass through for the week, causing inconvenience. Neighbors from the cul-de-sac honk as they try to navigate around the trucks, creating constant noise that I can hear. These neighbors, a group of 19/20-year-old wealthy white fraternity members, seem indifferent to others. One of them regularly parks his large truck in front of my property, obstructing the view of my house. Considering the situation, should I contact the police for assistance? The HOA has indicated they are unable to intervene, leaving law enforcement as the only option to address the issue of removing an obstructive vehicle.
Image credits: fel124#73 My neighbor was detailing his car and accidentally got compound on my vehicle. I’m not sure how to safely remove it from my paint.
Image credits: anonymousnotorius#74 There’s junk hanging over my parking space from my neighbor’s area. I can’t help but feel annoyed by this situation. Is it wrong for me to feel this way?
My neighbor randomly hung a bag (I have no idea what’s in it) out of their balcony, and it’s hanging over mine. I don’t want to start any conflicts, but I can’t help but feel irritated by it. Would I be considered rude if I complained to the apartment manager about it? I pay a significant amount to live here, and I just want to enjoy my space without being faced with my neighbor’s junk. It also goes against our lease terms to hang items on our balconies, but that’s not my main concern; I just want it removed from my area.
Image credits: jaxythebeagle#75 One of my neighbors installed a motion light on their Airbnb garden house. Who should I address my complaint to regarding this issue?
Image credits: AcrobaticPersonality#76 Our neighbors moved their sump-pump to our fence line, and it’s already causing damage to our yard after just a few months.
Last year, our neighbors replaced their sump-pump and relocated it so that it drains directly into our yard. My husband only noticed the issue in late spring when he couldn’t mow the back of the yard for weeks due to flooding. He tried adding some rocks, but the situation is only getting worse.
Image credits: Putrid_Ant_649#77 My neighbor can’t park within two feet of the curb.
Image credits: ThirdWheelSteve#78 One of my neighbors put out a Christmas decoration, and local dog walkers allow their dogs to urinate all over it.
Image credits: Previous-Way1288#79 I have to endure this view from my neighbors for the next six weeks.
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