Hello
Not sure where to put this really - please say if there's a better topic.
My parents' neighbours are becoming increasingly aggressive towards them. They live on a farm, and there are just five houses in close proximity. I'll describe the latest two incidents, which I'd say is the worst yet.
Yesterday, the neighbour, let's call him Dave, accused my father of running him over, whilst Dad was trying to pass him on a single track farm lane. Dad stopped the car when Dave started yelling, which allowed Dave to put his hands on the car bonnet and stood in front, preventing the car from moving forwards, whilst shouting things like you shouldn't be on the fucking road, you're not fucking fit to drive and as my dad put it 'foaming at the mouth'.
When Dave eventually moved aside (about a minute later), dad started to move the car forwards, at which point Dave threw himself on the floor and screamed you've just fucking run me over, you're leaving the scene of an accident - then proceeded to pretend dial the police. (No police arrived, so we assume this is what happened.)
Today, my dad walked the dog past Dave's hedge, as he's done for years, and could hear Dave saying from behind the hedge 'just you wait, just you wait'.
My dad is 77, and has lived peacefully all his life. He has no idea how to deal with this neighbour, and frankly, neither have I. The neighbour has been there for about five years, Dad has lived in the house all his life.
I know that my dad can wind people up, as he has a very old-fashioned view on life, but even being subjective as I am, being his daughter, I fail to see how he deserves this treatment, which is ruining what's left of his life.
I've told them to keep a record of everything that happens, and to stick together, ie not walk alone and just avoid this chap at all costs (hard, as they live about 100 feet from each other).
What else could I recommend?
They are not keen on notifying the police, as they don't want to inflame the situation. But, I can fast see that they're becoming prisoners in their own home.
Any advice or experience, much appreciated.
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rubybambini · 25/04/2013 15:40
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