Or are my neighbours complete IDIOTS 😂

[Lilianna123]

Another neighbourly dispute, same neighbours that claimed our cat was teasing their dog, and the same neighbours who accused us of stealing blackberries off their bush that happened to grow over my fence.

Well if I hadn't thought they were ridiculous before, I definitely do now.

Woke up this morning to find a note through the door saying they have had a new piano delivered and due to space they were limited on places it could go indoors (not our problem) they are saying where they have placed it is under a window and their view from the piano is a large oak tree which is in our garden. Their problem is that they are saying the many birds nests that are in this tree are distracting and these wild birds are making too much noise therefore distracting them from the piano.

There isn't even a suggestion in the note of what they'd like us to do about it. Not that I would even consider taking any action towards the tree but FFS what on earth are they doing? They don't have a bloody leg to stand on??

Do reply and state your intentions clearly. They are the kind of crazies who would interpret silence as consent. They sounds capable of coming into your garden when you're away and trying to destroy the tree... Nutters!

I'd obtain a TPO if you can. They sound daft enough to do anything.

Jeepers OP how do you reply to that?! Maybe something like 'yes thanks, received both notes. We won't be removing the tree; perhaps you should move your piano instead'

Also - I'm pretty sure birds aren't nesting at this time of year. If they're in the tree they're just doing general bird stuff, not nesting.

Send them a link to Autumnwatch.

I do think you have to respond though. Something to stop them in their tracks.

Do they have a nice house by the way? (You may end up owning it if this behaviour carries on.)

I'd write back: I think it's something you should diacuss with your GP!

I wouldn't even try to engage with them, I'd post a note back saying, if they have any further issues regarding your property they are welcome to contact the local council, who will gladly advise them on their legal rights and yours, regarding both properties.

I would tell them that you find it disconcerting and vaguely threatening that they appear to be monitoring your comings and goings so closely and that they are not entitled to expect a reply at all, never mind in such a short space of time.

Then be absolutely clear that you have no intention of removing a tree from your garden, with all the ecological and possibly legal ramifications that would involve, not to mention the expense, just because they have decided to purchase a piano.

Just because Andy is serious about his music doesn't mean that everyone has to dance to his tune.

Lollylou's advice is great! The council would laugh them out of their office!

You need to response in person, not a note! This has the potential to run and run if you are putting notes backwards and forwards in each other's doors. Get round there and see them face to face.

Cut the tree down.

Make sure it falls on their house with them in it.

I would suspect that they're already known to the Council.

Tell them that, since the tree was there first, it's up to them to deal with the problem by moving the piano, using curtains, or installing double glazing. I agree about looking into getting a TPO.

fucking loons. Neighbours are odd fuckers - ours today just told my 5 year old son to stop flying his kite. I am homornal and sleep deprived and must admit I lost it with said neighbout. Think I went over the top.......

I think you should send them this:

TREES (Joyce Kilmer)

I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.

A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast;

A tree that looks at God all day,
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;

A tree that may in Summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;

Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain.

Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.

I would reply that at first you thought they were joking as surely they wouldn't be expecting you to go to considerable expense to get rid of a beautiful tree and the wildlife it brings to your garden because they have bought a piano but as it seems to be a serious request your answer is no - you won't be having the tree removed. Kind regards Liliana.
Spell it out to them how ridiculous they are being.

batshit!

The smiley face at the bottom just tops it off.

I'd go with telling just telling them no.

This thread is hilarious.
I do like the thought of your cat teasing their dog too.

I really think you need to see if there is a preservation order on the tree and, if there isn't, get one asap.

They sound crazy enough to do something rash.

Then you can let them know it has a preservation order and that you will take any damage to the tree very seriously.

YABU

It is your tree, therefore they are your birds (effectively lodgers - or squatters if they don't pay you anything). You need to have a word with them asap. If they don't respond, I suggest threatening an eviction notice if they refuse to keep the noise down when they see your neighbours at they keyboard. Be prepared to carry this threat out.

A few laminated reminder notices, "Ssssssh - Brahms!", "Remember the Mendelssohn", "Puccini has Priority" may help them to control their twittering impulses.

Failing all of these measure, all you can do is invest in a machine gun. Shoot the ones (neighbour or birds) that cause you the most problems.

"Oh, I am as passionate about ecology and wildlife as Andy is about music; the tree will not be cut down ."

Also agree with YoutheCat.

The sense of entitlement these people have is astonishing.

Another vote for a TPO. Just in case they try to pull a stunt.

I'd keep the notes and anything further, as this has potential to escalate, given that they are clearly watching you, and the notes suggest they clearly expect you to comply.