What would you do if your neighbor.... - Page 6

**TrebMaxx** · 01-09-2009, 03:56 PM

I would have gone and asked them politely if something could be worked out. Even now I would suggest to do the same before any charges are brought and if they react like jackass go through with the courts. If they respond favorably, maybe they just didn't realize how the light intruded on you, then call the city prosecutor's office and request to drop the compliant.

kepp · 01-09-2009, 04:29 PM

Yeah, I'm thinking you always have to try the civil approach first without making assumptions about their response. Try to work it out with them and if that doesn't work, you're absolutely entitled to get the law involved.

cardken · 01-09-2009, 05:28 PM

There are "blinders" that can be put around globes to keep light from shining in that direction that can be affixed to said lightpost. Or Paint black the direction it is shining on you.

**petegz28** · 01-09-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cardken

There are "blinders" that can be put around globes to keep light from shining in that direction that can be affixed to said lightpost. Or Paint black the direction it is shining on you.

Actually he is illegal with his light. The law clearly states that your light is to have said blinders\deflectors and it cannot cross property lines. The unfortunate part is the front of his house faces the back of mine. So I can see where it would look stupid.

He tried to tell me it was on a timer so I asked if he can get a dimmer bulb? So we will see what happens. I have a feeling he will be cool but when his wife gets home well.....you know how women can be.....

cardken · 01-09-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

Actually he is illegal with his light. The law clearly states that your light is to have said blinders\deflectors and it cannot cross property lines. The unfortunate part is the front of his house faces the back of mine. So I can see where it would look stupid.

He tried to tell me it was on a timer so I asked if he can get a dimmer bulb? So we will see what happens. I have a feeling he will be cool but when his wife gets home well.....you know how women can be.....

Best of luck

keg in kc · 01-09-2009, 03:57 PM

Buy a really loud dog and put him outside at roughly the same time the light comes on.

Demonpenz · 01-09-2009, 03:59 PM

i remember we had this light outside to stop intruders from coming on our property. We had to take it down, next day I was raped

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 01-09-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

i remember we had this light outside to stop intruders from coming on our property. We had to take it down, next day I was raped

**DeezNutz** · 01-09-2009, 04:00 PM

Maybe we can nominate the CP poster who is the most fluent in dumbass to write them a really nice note asking for their cooperation?

I'm not teeing this up for anyone. TIA.

Edit: I was writing this when Pete typed his response. Purely a coincidence. lol.

Chiefnj2 · 01-09-2009, 04:01 PM

You are afraid to go over and talk to them because it may lead to confrontation, but you are willing to file a complaint and have the police go to them? That's not confrontational? That's like skipping the dog dare and going right to the triple dog dare.

Ring the bell, introduce yourself and ask them if they noticed the tree you planted. Explain to them you planted the tree because of their light and you didn't want to cause problems, but during the winter months the tree doesn't shade you at all and the light is a problem.

If they are decent people they will tell you that you are an idiot for not coming to them sooner and they will do something about the light. If they aren't decent people they will tell you that you are an idiot and to get off their property at which time you file the complaint and buy a spotlight that illuminates the top of your fence where you just hung your brand new thermometer that you must checki all night long.

**petegz28** · 01-09-2009, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

You are afraid to go over and talk to them because it may lead to confrontation, but you are willing to file a complaint and have the police go to them? That's not confrontational? That's like skipping the dog dare and going right to the triple dog dare.

Ring the bell, introduce yourself and ask them if they noticed the tree you planted. Explain to them you planted the tree because of their light and you didn't want to cause problems, but during the winter months the tree doesn't shade you at all and the light is a problem.

If they are decent people they will tell you that you are an idiot for not coming to them sooner and they will do something about the light. If they aren't decent people they will tell you that you are an idiot and to get off their property at which time you file the complaint and buy a spotlight that illuminates the top of your fence where you just hung your brand new thermometer that you must checki all night long.

No, that's called keeping my ass or their ass out of jail over a petty argument that could erupt.

Johnny Vegas · 01-09-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

No, that's called keeping my ass or their ass out of jail over a petty argument that could erupt.

so you're the one who will start the fight?

**petegz28** · 01-09-2009, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by badmajama

so you're the one who will start the fight?

Ye, I am going to start a fight......

MOhillbilly · 01-09-2009, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

No, that's called keeping my ass or their ass out of jail over a petty argument that could erupt.

just move to the country, not my part though.

**dirk digler** · 01-09-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

You are afraid to go over and talk to them because it may lead to confrontation, but you are willing to file a complaint and have the police go to them? That's not confrontational? That's like skipping the dog dare and going right to the triple dog dare.

Ring the bell, introduce yourself and ask them if they noticed the tree you planted. Explain to them you planted the tree because of their light and you didn't want to cause problems, but during the winter months the tree doesn't shade you at all and the light is a problem.

If they are decent people they will tell you that you are an idiot for not coming to them sooner and they will do something about the light. If they aren't decent people they will tell you that you are an idiot and to get off their property at which time you file the complaint and buy a spotlight that illuminates the top of your fence where you just hung your brand new thermometer that you must checki all night long.

I agree with this.

Log off ChiefsPlanet and walk your ass over to the next trailer and ask them very nicely to do something about the light so you can sit in the back of your trailerbed...err I mean deck while not being blinded to death.

01-09-2009, 03:56 PM	#1
TrebMaxx Supporter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Peoples Republic of CoMo Casino cash: $1347252	I would have gone and asked them politely if something could be worked out. Even now I would suggest to do the same before any charges are brought and if they react like jackass go through with the courts. If they respond favorably, maybe they just didn't realize how the light intruded on you, then call the city prosecutor's office and request to drop the compliant.
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01-09-2009, 04:29 PM	#2
kepp MVP Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $5299212	Yeah, I'm thinking you always have to try the civil approach first without making assumptions about their response. Try to work it out with them and if that doesn't work, you're absolutely entitled to get the law involved.
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01-09-2009, 05:28 PM	#3
cardken Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Casino cash: $10004900	There are "blinders" that can be put around globes to keep light from shining in that direction that can be affixed to said lightpost. Or Paint black the direction it is shining on you.
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keg in kc oxymoron Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: OP/KC/Whatever Casino cash: $9556299	Buy a really loud dog and put him outside at roughly the same time the light comes on.
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Chiefnj2 In Search of a Life Join Date: Mar 2007 Casino cash: $7873688	You are afraid to go over and talk to them because it may lead to confrontation, but you are willing to file a complaint and have the police go to them? That's not confrontational? That's like skipping the dog dare and going right to the triple dog dare. Ring the bell, introduce yourself and ask them if they noticed the tree you planted. Explain to them you planted the tree because of their light and you didn't want to cause problems, but during the winter months the tree doesn't shade you at all and the light is a problem. If they are decent people they will tell you that you are an idiot for not coming to them sooner and they will do something about the light. If they aren't decent people they will tell you that you are an idiot and to get off their property at which time you file the complaint and buy a spotlight that illuminates the top of your fence where you just hung your brand new thermometer that you must checki all night long. __________________ Mismanaging the clock.
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