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To get my own back on nasty neighbour?

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tobebiggerpers · 12/08/2026 22:09

We are due to move next week after enduring such an awful bitchy atmosphere in a cul de sac.

It started of with this neighbours kids leaving their bikes on my driveway.
I never once said anything to her or her awful kids instead I took the appropriate measures as advised by the HA as I didn't want a confrontation/ bad atmosphere.

Anyway she still says hello and smiles to me and OH.

As it's been really hot and all windows have been open I overhead her talking about me to my next door neighbour.
There was no reason for her to make this comment and my next door neighbour.

I was going to let it all go but now I have alot
of things I can report her to the HA which is breach of her tenancy.

And we are moving due to the awful atmosphere and she has been the ring leader and stirrer from day one.

We have felt felt on edge, watched and monitored and often spoken about by this bitch and I think
it's time she got her comeuppance.

AIBU to report her?

OP posts:
Darragon · 13/08/2026 04:07

So you want someone to potentially lose their home because her kids left their bikes on your drive and are drip drip dripping when anyone disagrees. Ok then. 🤔

CountessBinface · 13/08/2026 00:49

Why would the housing association bother to investigate a complaint by someone who is moving out?

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tobebiggerpers · 12/08/2026 23:55

@Btc76 This is the first and last time I have lived in social housing.

In previous tenancies I didn't even know my neighbours but moving here as been a real eye opener.
Everyone talks about everyone, tries to know your business via their ring door bell's.

I was made to feel strange for wanting to remain private and not wanting to engage further than a hello.

I have never experienced these issues in private renting/ living with parents either.

A lot of the home owners are also selling up as they are fed up of kids leaving bikes on their drive, kids damaging their property and the parents not parenting their children.

Thank you for your lovely reply, I am really hoping for a fresh start and nicer neighbours.

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MyArtfulGreySloth · 12/08/2026 23:35

Just move on and forget about her.

Btc76 · 12/08/2026 23:32

This is an illustration why most people who can prefer private housing rather than social. Those with an ownership stake tend, by simple incentives, to create a better environment for everyone. And the chances of having antisocial scum sad your neighbour is smaller (though not zero £.

Best of luck with the move. Hopefully your new neighbours are nicer, more pleasant people

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tobebiggerpers · 12/08/2026 23:01

@ALovelyPinkUnicorn- I don't think they would get evicted but it would be noted on their tenancy file.

The HO comes and does an inspection every so often and she warned the neighbour about leaving her bins/rubbish/bikes in the communal area before.

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ALovelyPinkUnicorn · 12/08/2026 22:56

You think this is report worthy @tobebiggerpers ? Are you trying get them evicted?

Livelovebehappy · 12/08/2026 22:37

SunnyRedSnail · 12/08/2026 22:11

So she is polite to you and her kids leave their bikes on your drive sometimes?

Sorry but you sound the odd one here. You haven't said anything they've done wrong.

You think it fine to have random kids abandon their bikes on someone else’s drive? So if you want to park your car on your drive you’ve got to go track down people to move their bikes first? Okay……

troothfairy · 12/08/2026 22:32

I think just move house and erase her from your mind. That will make you feel better than starting a revenge campaign.

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tobebiggerpers · 12/08/2026 22:28

Basically she leaves all her bins out in a communal area for other properties (including mine) to take out bins to be emptied.
She also leaves her kids bikes there overnight but the area is supposed to be kept clear.

She also fly tips down the road, last week she dumped carpet/rug.

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SunnyRedSnail · 12/08/2026 22:24

tobebiggerpers · 12/08/2026 22:18

@SunnyRedSnail
Her kids would leave bikes on our drive.
Play on our drive.
Throw stones of our drainage onto our drive
She would also just be walking all over our drive as if it was a public footpath.

She would also bitch about us to other neighbours but to our faces say hello.

A little annoying but nothing major.

LoyalGoldMentor · 12/08/2026 22:24

Not sure the housing association would be particularly bothered to be honest. Her being 2 faced isn't their issue either.
Good luck with the move

YourHeartyFatball · 12/08/2026 22:23

What do you think the HA will do? What did she say about you?

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tobebiggerpers · 12/08/2026 22:18

@SunnyRedSnail
Her kids would leave bikes on our drive.
Play on our drive.
Throw stones of our drainage onto our drive
She would also just be walking all over our drive as if it was a public footpath.

She would also bitch about us to other neighbours but to our faces say hello.

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SunnyRedSnail · 12/08/2026 22:11

So she is polite to you and her kids leave their bikes on your drive sometimes?

Sorry but you sound the odd one here. You haven't said anything they've done wrong.

Ilikewinter · 12/08/2026 22:11

Yep why not, as long as they don't know where your moving to !!!