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About dispute with neighbours

314 replies

jenniferl1983 · 11/05/2019 23:27

We don't get on well at all with our neighbours. We usually ignore them however today they really annoyed me so my partner went to talk to them. The male in the couple was throwing small amounts of water out of his window onto his parking space, unfortunately he wasn't being that careful and some of the water ran onto our parking space too. Luckily it missed my car. My partner then went into my garage (the neighbours live in a flat above our garage) and the neighbour continued throwing the water out despite the fact he must have known my partner was out there.

My partner then knocked on their door several times. I was watching and I will admit he did knock pretty hard but I think it was understandable that he was angry given he could have got water chucked on him.

The neighbours didn't answer so we left it but am not sure what to do now. My partner wants to knock again but I want to call the police as it might possibly count as an attempted assault. I know that sounds a bit extreme but I've had to call them before when my daughters saw my neighbour looking up at them in their in the bedroom so it indicates a pattern of harassment. WIBU to call the police or should I let my partner knock on their door tomorrow?

OP posts:
jenniferl1983 · 11/05/2019 23:50

It was my bin that blew over in a gale and dented their car slightly.

OP posts:
mabelsgarden · 11/05/2019 23:50

Throwing actual water near your car?

What a cunt.

Call 999

Not 101

999

NOW!

specterlitt · 11/05/2019 23:50

Ah, so basically the backstory is that YOU started something by damaging their property, but in that case it was God's fault. Got ya.

But when neighbour throws water or looks at a window, it's a problem.

Seriously, if you were my neighbour I'd avoid you like the plague, you and your family sound like drama queens and completely batshit.

mabelsgarden · 11/05/2019 23:50

I am obviously kidding........

MidniteScribbler · 11/05/2019 23:51

Definitely sounds like a nightmare neighbour, but it's not the one chucking the water.

jenniferl1983 · 11/05/2019 23:51

Sorry should have mentioned the water colour before but thought people would assume it was dirty water. Apologies.

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FreshAprilStart · 11/05/2019 23:51

Ok. I'll ask.

How can you doing something like crashing into the car be confused with an act of god like lightening striking?

INeedAFlerken · 11/05/2019 23:52

It sounds like you are the problem neighbour here, OP.

jenniferl1983 · 11/05/2019 23:53

The bin blew over in strong winds. The winds were the act of God. I don't control the weather.

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IvanaPee · 11/05/2019 23:53

Fuck sake!

mightskys · 11/05/2019 23:53

Think yourself lucky. Someone actually threw water on my car. The police classed it as an act of god and I nearly got wet too!! Luckily I had an umbrella but the rain absolutely soaked my car. FEWMIN!!

Police did nothing!!!!!!!!

TheLoneWolfDies · 11/05/2019 23:53

Why on earth would anyone assume it was dirty water? Are we all mind readers now?

FreshAprilStart · 11/05/2019 23:54

In fairness, the car damage wasn't your fault then.

But I'd stay out of any more aggro.

Acis · 11/05/2019 23:54

Why didn't your daughters just move away from the window or draw the curtains?

bluebeck · 11/05/2019 23:55

Is anyone free to chuck water over my filthy car?

specterlitt · 11/05/2019 23:55

Do you see how you're overreacting yet or are you going to remain in la la land?

Purplecatshopaholic · 11/05/2019 23:56

These threads are why I love Mumsnet!

Chesntoots · 11/05/2019 23:56

The irony of an OP posting about the serious damage that water might do to her biscuit car, whilst drip-feeding herself....

jenniferl1983 · 11/05/2019 23:56

I did move my daughters away after they called me into their bedroom and told me what was happening. The damage had already been done though.

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LarryGreysonsDoor · 11/05/2019 23:56

The winds were the act of God. I don't control the weather.

Well neither does god.

As it was dirty water I’m guessing he was bleeding his radiator or such like. Much easier to lob it out the window then risk spilling it in the house.

TheLoneWolfDies · 11/05/2019 23:56

bluebeck would you like the black variety or clear variety of water?

Givemealittkewan · 11/05/2019 23:57

I would have completely ignored the situation. It's a bit of water? Doesn't it ever rain where you live?

I think they were looking for a reaction and to irritate you and you gave them exactly when they wanted

LarryGreysonsDoor · 11/05/2019 23:57

The damage had already been done though.

What damage is that?

Amber0685 · 11/05/2019 23:58

What was your partner going to do if they had opened the door?

bluebeck · 11/05/2019 23:58

Lonewolf Either would facilitate an improvement. Don't you dare glance up at my windows though...

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