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Neighbour climbs over the fence next to my house to get home.

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AveryC · 13/11/2024 21:45

Hi everyone,
I just moved in to a new development, everything is good except for one thing.
My house is located at the end of a cul-de-sac. The front door faces a path for we walk to our driveway and a low fence, which marks the boundary at the end of or property. Outside the low fence have a a lawn and have a narrow walkway.
The walkway can get to to places like the supermarket and school.
However, during school dismissal, people often cut across the grass and climb over the fence, stepping into our property on their way home and some neighbors often walk through my property and climb over the fence near my house to access the footpath.

In doing so, they end up stepping on parts of my property, including areas just outside my parking space or some child jump into my front door area.

I feel incredibly annoyed and uncomfortable about their behavior. If they get too close to my house, I usually warn them. But there are times when they do this on the outskirts of my property, which makes it harder for me to say anything.l, but it supposed to be a close.

It’s only winter now; I can’t imagine what it will be like in the summer.
What should I do? And AIBU?

Thank you for reading my thoughts.
Here is my primary school-level drawing for your reference.😂

Neighbour climbs over the fence next to my house to get home.
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AveryC · 13/11/2024 21:56

CoffeeBeansGalore · 13/11/2024 21:49

Cheeky beggars. Can you put 5 or 6 ft fences along the abused bit?

I’m not sure if the developer has any restrictions, but I suspect that such a tall fence might not be allowed. Besides, placing a fence that high right near the front door would probably make the house look like a prison.

This issue really bothers me. I’ve considered adding some potted plants outside the fence, but I’m not sure if that would help.

Every day, I feel like telling those people not to do this, but I’m afraid of coming across as a strange or difficult neighbor.🥹

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bridgetreilly · 13/11/2024 21:53

Physical barriers are your best option. Plants, statues, taller fences, trellis, whatever.

OttersAreMySpiritAnimal · 13/11/2024 21:51

If you can't make the fence higher plant some pyracantha, if you have room. That'll be a nice deterrent. And it's also pretty.

AveryC · 13/11/2024 21:51

ClareWilsonNS · 13/11/2024 21:48

I'm sorry to say this but we need a better drawing.

I tried my best already 😫

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CoffeeBeansGalore · 13/11/2024 21:49

Cheeky beggars. Can you put 5 or 6 ft fences along the abused bit?

ClareWilsonNS · 13/11/2024 21:48

I'm sorry to say this but we need a better drawing.