my neighbor is the president of the condo assoc. she called the cops twice in 3 days, saturday at 6pm and wednesday at 5pm saying I was disturbing the peace. I was not doing anything of noise out of the normal. As soon as she found out I was a renter she started doing this. The cops flat out harrased me, I am a 39 year old business owner father of 3. The first time I was using a small hand sander in my condo the second time I was cutting a piece of wood inside my condo with a hand saw(not a power tool). What can I do when the cops come? and what can I do about her?
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All states have laws to protect homeowners and renters.  I am a Realtor and have studied the laws regarding your problem.  The basic law says that a homeowner/tenant has the right to quiet enjoyment of their domain.  It sounds like your neighbor just doesn't like any noise out of the ordinary like a vacuum cleaner or garbage disposal or general talking.  In my opinion your neighbor is being very picky about your noise issues but on the side of the neighbor, the noises you say you are making can be annoying to some people. As for you being a renter, The neighbor has no right to discriminate against you because you rent and not own the unit you live in.  My suggestion is to apologize to the neighbor about the noise and explain why the noise is necessary and come to an agreement as to a specific time you can create the noises.
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Sue them. Some stranger who has no connection to you is harassing you and you don't know what to do? Stop being stupid. Get the name of the company, the caller, their address (if possible) and their phone number and Tell them the next time they call that if they call and harass you one more time you will contact a lawyer and begin court proceedings. They're bullying you and you're falling for it. They can't do a thing to you. You own them NOTHING so what can they do to you? Threaten to call a lawyer and the calls will stop PRONTO. Simple.\n\n--\nto hiseasy... what a dumb fcuking plan. Give them your home phone number. Great, now you're establishing a history of contact and initiating a dialogue that could cause a judge to question whether you have a real connection with the person their seeking. And your 300K claim sounds like bullshyt.\n\nNip this in the bud NOW. They have called you, personally, repeteadly, harrassed and threatened you. That's grounds for a lawsuit right there. You don't need to give them your home phone number to prove this. Only an idiot would do that. Give them personal info about you... real fcuking smart.\n\n--\nOk, sorry I called you stupid. But avoiding a lawsuit may not be possible. You're tried telling them not to call, right? did it work? didn't think so. You have to at least THREATEN to file a lawsuit. They're harassing you at work and you own them nothing. It's no different than some stranger off the street bothering you everyday while you go for coffee! C'mon, don't be ... silly. Talking nice to them and pleading with them to stop hasn't worked and is unnecessary. What if it never ends? You came here looking for answers. That's mine. And I'm not the only one who thinks that protecting yourself through the courts is the answers.
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Bring his behavior to your HOA's attention & also explain he's affecting the community marketability. Also here's a link with tips that helps in dealing w/problematic neighbors. http://www.peoples-law.org/misc/neighborhood_disputes/solving_disputes.htm
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There are a lot of answers that say call the cops, and by all means do so!!! Sometimes though they won't do a damn thing about it, he will probably become enraged and the abuse will get worse. If this is the case pack what you need and move out when he's gone somewhere. I know of a neighbor of mine that did just that. She moved form here to somewhere back east while her abusive hubby was at work. \nGood Luck!!!!
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Id say place a complaint viamany outlets to ur disposal like multiple nortariesd copries or papers sent to the head or the one who handles the "customer serves" in every department possible(but then u might be thiught of as a pest depends on the severity of the crime)in you countys court/police along with several calls almost on a daily baisis expressing ur the toll tht the current situation is a burdon on you ablity to function as a lucrative member of youthe sociaty  but remember ALWAYS on the beging of the conversation  BEING WITH A HELLO AND WHO AM I SPEAKING TO"  write the names down along withe times and dates. so u may show proof of your commitment. GL
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You have an order against her - that was the first step. Now she is violating it. You need to call the police and inform them of this. If there is any way that you can record these calls, or if they are messages, save them. The State's Attorney will be able to use them as evidence possibly. Harrassing phone calls is a serious crime with an order or not. She can be broiught to court and serve jail time. You just have to be persistant and make sure that you never initiate contact.
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I would file a complaint about the dispatcher. No dispatcher should ever say something like that... is she/he crazy???!!! When it happens again, call the police again AND child protective services.
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The first consideration is that this man has a broken door and no security for his home.  He should contact the city attorney's office and file a complaint to have his door repaired immediately.   He should also DEMAND, via certified mail, that the landlord fix the door.   \n\nNext, he should determine whether the eviction notice has actually been filed with the court (often, landlords will issue an eviction notice to intimidate tenants without any intent to follow through with the court).  If it has been filed, then he MUST, by law, receive a copy of the complaint from the court.  When he does, he can file an answer with the court.  The answer basically states that the allegations in the complaint are untrue and he wants to appear in court to state his side of the story.  The court will give him a date to appear in court.  He can base his defense on the fact that the landlord has breached his implied covenant of "Quiet Enjoyment" and the implied "Warranty of Habitability" by failing to immediately repair his door; and, for "Harassment" by attempting to evict him for the actions of others.  He should bring copies of the original police report, his complaint to the city attorney's office. his certified letter to the landlord and a statement about the blown transformer from the utility company.  Hopefully this was an isolated event and he is not known to have fired a gun in the past; and he is not behind in his rental payments; or an otherwise troublesome tenant.  He should not pay his rent until after the court proceedings have ended.  If the landlord accepts rent from him, the court filing is negated and they will have to refile.  He should, instead, hold his rental payment in escrow until there is a judgement issued by the court.  The landlord's complaint will probably be based on he "Undesireable Clause" in the lease.  This clause is usually used to evict drug dealers and people who damage the property or constantly disturb their neighbors.\n\nHe should win the case and have his door repaired.  And be restored to his normal, peaceful life.
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Be patient and stay in touch with police.  They can't just run in on one complaint and clean house.  Get with other neighbors and see if they have the same feelings and get them to call also.  But if you have given them clear reasons as to why you think this person is dealing drugs, they probably have the person under surveillance.  They have to have reasonable suspicion with documented details to support the suspicion to be able to get a warrant to enter the property and search.  Sometimes that can take months.  I know you want them gone now, but it's not that easy.  Keep a journal of the things you see that lead you to believe they are dealing drugs.  Things like the amount of traffic coming and going from the place, times, etc.  If you notice a lot of the same vehicles coming and going quite often, take the dog for a walk and covertly get some license plate numbers.  Do NOT make it obvious to this person what you are doing!  There could be serious repercussions.  But this information could be very helpful to the police.  Don't approach these people yourself either.  Let the police handle it.  Once they gather enough information, they can put a stop to it.  Good luck!
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Let me guess the harass you for loitering….  \nThey are just doing their job.  To keep the neighborhood nice for everyone. \nYou not going to get anywhere with a petition….  don’t mouth off… say hello officer in a friendly way, if they tell you there is a problem with you behavior tell them you are sorry.  Ask there when what you could do instead…  \nbe honest tell them you're bored... they should be willing to help if you ask. You need to demonstrate a little courtesy and respect toward the police and they will return the favor.  This goes for the way you act toward all adults… sorry but that’s just a the way a civilized society like our works…
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THERE IS A " QUIET TIME " MANDATED BY THE APT.COMPLEX . I HAVE BEEN TOLD IN THE PAST THAT IF I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH ANOTHER TENTANT TO CALL THE POLICE AND MAKE A COMPLAINT .THAT WAY IN THE EVENT OF EVICTION YOU HAVE A DOCUMENT TO SHOW THAT YOU HAVE MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO CURE THE PROBLEM  TO THE APT. MANAGEMENT . HOWEVER , WITH YOUR SITUATION OF NOT BEING WANTED THERE , I WOULD STILL CONTACT THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND FILE A COMPLAINT ON NOISE . THAT WILL LET THE NIEGHBOR  KNOW THAT YOU SERIOUS . IF YOU HAVE TRIED TALKING TO THEM , TELL THEM THAT THE NEXT TIME YOU WILL NOT BE  KNOCK ON THERE DOOR , THE POLICE WILL ... THERE IS LAWS ABOUT EXCESSIVE NOISE ALL OVER . GOOD LUCK
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My first instinct is to say that you should call the police and file a report at the next opportunity. The police are usually very understanding and polite about this. Given how many of them work odd shifts during at least part of their career, they are likely to be sympathetic. What they will actually do depends on the situation and the laws on the books. Sometimes, just a police car rolling through the neighborhood is all you really need.\n\nThe mailbox thing is likely to be a federal offense. If it ever happens again, call your local postmaster and see if they'll do anything.\n\nIf you have any sort of home owners' association, you might be able to take this up with them, but I wouldn't bother. Your neighbors sound like trash. They're not going to listen to anyone without the proper authority.
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You are putting yourself in harms way. It's not safe to interfere but I commend you for trying to be a good person. If the woman does not want help there is nothing you can do for her. She has to realize that she is in a bad relationship. If you call the police the guy who is doing the abusing will know it was you. He may start by destroying your property like slitting your tires, or hurting a pet if you have one. I really wish I could tell you to go ahead and get involved but I would hate for something to happen to you because you just tried to help. I am taking police academy classes now and there just isn't anything the police can do unless she wants to press charges. That really seldom happens, that is why abused women end up dead or hurt really bad. All I can say is do what you feel is right without endangering yourself. Good luck.
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An ongoing problem for condo owners.  Luckily our trash gets picked up at each door.  But for those who have bins, people just drive up in the middle of the night, dump carpets, shingles, or any refuse they need to get rid of without having to pay for it.\nI guess the trick is to catch them and report them.  Maybe they can get fined.  Not sure about the rules in this case.\n\nI guess I wasn't much help in an answer.  But perhpas if you all get together (your association) they can come up with an alternative that would solve your dilemna.  Perhaps a different garbage collection system.
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Goodness....first thing: leave the cops out of this.  This might be a very technical criminal matter, but believe me when I tell you the cops are likely going to have little sympathy for you in this case and will much rather be fighting some other kind of crime.\n\nSecond thing: you and your neighbor disagree on the chimes.  You can tell your neighbor all day long that you don't like them and your neighbor can tell you all day that that she does.  That's not going to be very productive.  Get used to the idea right now of having someone else mediate this (and we'll get to that in a minute).  That means whatever the mediator decides is what you will have to live with, whether it's in your favor or not.  \n\nHaving said that, there was a suggestion here to record the chimes.  I don't see the point in video recording it, myself, but an audio recording would be a really good idea.  You and your family go out to your deck/yard/patio/whatever where the chimes are bothering you.  Put a decent tape recorder out there with you, and press record.  Have a conversation on the phone or in person with someone else, just to demonstrate how loud the chimes are in comparison with your normal daily life.  Do not do *anything* to exaggerate the sounds from the chimes, just record the chimes and your normal life.  Let me repeat this because you will get in trouble, otherwise: do NOT do anything to exaggerate the sound of the chimes.\n\nThen, march yourself down to the local courthouse and apply for a temporary restraining order.  Part of that process will be having your neighbor served with notice to come to court for the hearing on the order.  That might take care of the problem right there; if she knows you're serious about this and are willing to take her to court, she may decide she doesn't need the chimes where they are and will move them.\n\nIf she does not, show up to court on the day you're supposed to be there with your recording and a way to play it.  Be prepared to explain to the judge why he/she should make it illegal for your neighbor to have wind chimes...something millions of people have all over the world.  You're not going to be able to just push play on the recorder and tell the judge that's all you have to say.  I would venture to say that you're going to have to make a pretty convincing argument...wind chimes are ordinarily pretty innocuous things, and a judge might find it really hard to think you need the protection of the court from them.\n\nFinally, let the judge do what he/she gets paid to do, and LIVE WITH IT.  The judge might order your neighbor to take down the chimes, and you will have made your next door neighbor into your next door enemy.  The judge might tell you you're being unreasonable, and not order your neighbor to do anything.   You will still have made your next door neighbor into your next door enemy and win or lose, you will have to live with it.\n\nYou didn't for an easy or a cheap answer, and mine is neither one.  If you're successful you will almost certainly be damaging your reputation in the community (or confirming what some folks might already think).  \n\nThat's my answer.\n\nThis is my advice:\n\nNo matter how annoying they are, learn to deal with it.  You might win the battle here, but you *will* lose the war.  \n\nI wish you the best of luck...yours is not the only type of situation like this I've seen, and they are almost always ugly.
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Do a search for renters rights or laws regarding rentals in your area. There may be an organization you can contact for help. If you and the offending neighbours are renting from the same company, then look at the rental agreement you signed. If they are in violation of it, that would help. Go around to your neighbours and get them to sign your petition by all means, that's a good idea. But find out what the laws are regarding this in your area. Then you will know your options. If they have actually destroyed any of your property, you should be able to charge them. But without getting them evicted, that might cause more problems as well. My mother has a similiar problem, but in her case they are both owners. Do you have any kind of Block Watch or other Community group there? If so, go to the meetings. I assume you have tried speaking to them. Threatening them will do no good. Good luck.
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Good lord I'm sorry you are going through this!  The authorities sound lame in your town...for shame on them!!\n\nI would suggest contacting the following in the largest city in your state because I'm sure they have the following organizations there:\n--abused women's service and other such orgs that help women in trouble( even if you haven't been abused yet) they can lead you in a good direction.  ask them about your legal rights and what to do if you are not being taken seriously.\n--teen and young adult groups that do the same\n--church services that can help with this(find a progressive not backwoods church..big city)  \n\n--civil right/liberties lawyers or free legal aid groups and ask them to advocate for you because you are not getting help for this. \n\nCan you talk to the chief of police?  speak honestly with them about how you are afraid for your life and that if something happened and nothing was done then it would not only be tragic but on the backs of the police departments lack of responsibility.  if they do nothing then in a sense they are enabling this creep to harass you.  \n\n--check out some copwatch groups.  groups that keep eyes on cops so they themselves are lawabiding and actually do the job they are supposed and not abuse the law.  again, civil liberty groups would know.  that way you can inform them of the lack of response by the cops so that if anything else happens you have proof and then more leverage. \n\nThere has got to be some source of support group or legal advice for something like this...what state do you live in??  try to answer back and I will look up some info for you?  this is serious and could get ugly if you don't have support.  \nJust watch your back and stay with people as often as you can so you are not vulnerable. If you don't have a roommate, get one!  Lights, dogs, security systems-whatever you need to feel safe in the meantime as you get help.   \n\n*last resort: Worse come to worse if no one takes you seriously after you try everything get some guy friends/brothers and well...have them pay him a visit some stormy night.  Nicely.  Capishe?\n\noh can you find out if he has a record or is on parole?  through the freedom of information act you can find this out.  if he does, he could be in some violation and you could anonymously report him or have him returned to wherever he crawled out from under..\n\nFor now, write back where you live and I can help you do research online.  I'm willing.  \npeace.\n\nHERE IS SOME INFO I FOUND FOR YOU: \nJUST CALL THEM AND TELL THEM YOUR SITUATION AND INSIST ON GETTING HELP.  TELL THEM YOU DON'T WANT TO END UP A STATISTIC.   \nhttp://www.aardvarc.org/dv/states/arkdv.shtml\nhttp://www.angelfire.com/me/Marshamellow/call.html\nhttp://www.usdoj.gov/ovw/\n\nTHESE SHOULD HELP FOR NOW.  JUST BE PROACTIVE, GET ON IT AND DON'T WAIT FOR OTHERS TO SAVE YOU.  WOMEN NEED TO LEARN TO SAVE THEMSELVES.  AND THAT'S OK.  REACH OUT BUT ALSO RELY UPON YOURSELF.  YOU COULD GET A CELL PHONE AND JUST SAVE YOUR GRANNIES PHONE FOR OUTGOING CALLS ONLY?? OR GET ANOTHER PRIVATE UNLISTED NUMBER AND AGAIN, LEAVE YOUR GRANNIES FOR OUTGOING ONLY.  HEY GOOD IDEA@!  TRY THAT.  \nMAKE SURE ALL YOUR LIGHTS AND LOCKS WORK WELL AROUND YOUR HOUSE AND LIKE THE OTHER GIRL SAID, GET A STUN GUN AND MAKE SURE YOU GET TRAINING ON IT.  DON'T WANT TO SHOCK YOURSELF! \nGOOD LUCK!!!