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Despite the knowledge that someone knows exactly where you live, there are people who seem to think that horrible, annoying or just deeply petty behavior is acceptable. Even stranger, in the 21st century, it has never been easier to document insufferable behavior, including legally permissible evidence like videos and pictures.

So despite these considerable risks to being a menace, these neighbors still chose to be a menace to those who lived near and around them, fortunately, in the age of the internet, we can all “enjoy” the examples people have shared. So get comfortable, upvote your favorites as you scroll through and be sure to comment your own experiences. 

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Revenge On A Rude Neighbor

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Marcellus II
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also the fence has to be built on "your" property, so moving from her to neighbour... increased the available garden space somewhat.

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    Revenge On A Rude Neighbor

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    Brenda
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Roommate played Experiments In Feedback after one neighbor blared music constantly. Never happened again

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    Our Homophobic Neighbor Complained To The City That Our Trash Bins Are On The Side Of Our House. The City Said We Could Put Up Lattice In Front Of The Bins. Hope She Loves Our New Lattice!

    Our Homophobic Neighbor Complained To The City That Our Trash Bins Are On The Side Of Our House. The City Said We Could Put Up Lattice In Front Of The Bins. Hope She Loves Our New Lattice!

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    TK 421
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please repaint using a coat or two of primer. Then those colors will REALLY pop!

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    Despite the many variations of “be a good neighbor” that range from Jesus Christ to Mr. Rogers, people with antisocial tendencies don’t really see any issues with just being annoying to everyone around them. As a species, this trait should have been evolutionarily weeded out, as social creatures can’t really stand an outright hostile neighbor. Unfortunately, it still exists, propagated by bad families and disagreeable environments. 

    This is a vicious cycle, as antisocial behavior creates the environments that help it propagate, leaving everyone else worse off. While in some cases, antisocial behavior is partially genetic, more often than not, it is learned, through poor socialization, abuse and just existing in a particularly bad environment. It’s no wonder that in English, a neighborhood doesn’t just refer to an area, but the people in it. 

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    Revenge On A Rude Neighbor

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    Revenge On A Rude Neighbor

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    Revenge On A Rude Neighbor

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    Ian Reynolds
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not petty, they were constantly causing criminal damage, he stopped it.

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    All is not lost though, as there are potential treatments for antisocial behavior. The first is preventive, as there are certain, surmountable risk factors, ranging from positive role models to even having good nutrition. Of course, the real issue is that most of the people on this list are already adults, so preventative measures are basically way too late. So instead, a possible solution is Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

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    Kids Are Having Fun With Friends So A Neighbor Reported To Hoa That They Must Be Running A Childcare

    Kids Are Having Fun With Friends So A Neighbor Reported To Hoa That They Must Be Running A Childcare

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    It’s important to preface the fact that no one can just make another adult do CBT, no matter how annoying of a neighbor they are. In certain cases, it could be mandated by a judge, but that would require an actual crime to be committed. For better or worse, being very annoying isn’t a crime in most places. But, hypothetically, a person might decide to improve themselves, maybe after a specific incident or after an intervention from loved ones. 

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    At What Point Do The Officials Step In?

    At What Point Do The Officials Step In?

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    When My Neighbor In The Building Accused Me Of Lying…

    When My Neighbor In The Building Accused Me Of Lying…

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    Revenge On A Rude Neighbor

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    In these cases, a person would attend a number of sessions with a therapist to try and work through how they see themselves and how they can more positively relate to the world around them. Unfortunately, CBT is geared more towards children, as in many adults, antisocial behavior is cemented. Still, should an adult choose to attempt to better themselves, it could heighten the possibility of the treatment “sticking,” but this still requires that the person actually thinks they need help and strives for it. 

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    The Way My Neighbor Decided To Move For A Couple Hours

    The Way My Neighbor Decided To Move For A Couple Hours

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    People-Sharing-Petty-Neighbor-Stories

    People-Sharing-Petty-Neighbor-Stories

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    I Pay $125 A Month To Park In My Parking Spot. I’m 111b. This Jerk Is My Neighbor

    I Pay $125 A Month To Park In My Parking Spot. I’m 111b. This Jerk Is My Neighbor

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    This may make it sound impossible to help someone who exhibits antisocial behavior, but in reality, it does happen. It’s also important to differentiate between antisocial behavior and antisocial personality disorder. The latter is more serious and harder to treat. It’s also less common, so in most cases, an annoying neighbor is not likely to become even more of a menace over time. Cold comfort, for those suffering from this issue, but better than nothing. 

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    Hobby Hopper
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He assaulted a roommate, and they *still* didn't kick him out until the end of the lease?

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    Revenge On A Rude Neighbor

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    Seabeast
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shouldn't need to be explained - using someone else's stuff without permission is wrong, end of story.

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    People-Sharing-Petty-Neighbor-Stories

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    Someone Came And Cut A Dozen Roses Off My Rose Bushes

    Someone Came And Cut A Dozen Roses Off My Rose Bushes

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    Brenda
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had tomato and pepper and cucumber plants sitting on my driveway once. I hadn't gotten all of them into containers yet. I come home the next day after dropping the kids at school to find some lady I don't know loading them into her car. When I asked what she was doing she said they were just sitting there. Said I wasn't using them, she needed them more. Ran to her car & left. I followed her while calling the cops. She denied taking them, but I had marked them for different areas. Took 3 days to get most of them back (& not in good condition). A month or so later I catch her stealing tomatoes off the plants! So yeah, some people think that they are entitled to your things.

    TK 421
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Had a neighborhood person encourage their daughter to do this to my garden. I put in a camera, then told the police I finally had my proof. Prosecuted the mother (it’s not the child’s fault) for trespassing, theft, and destruction of private property. They left the neighborhood.

    Nice Beast Ludo
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone stole my entire strawberry plant after I posted how nice the strawberries were coming in on Facebook. Never again.

    Jeremy James
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to regularly find people in my fenced backyard raiding my lemon tree. They'd look started and say, "Oh! Is it okay?" It is now that you've asked. My guava would always disappear before I could eat them, but I suspect that was the squirrels.

    Phyllis Turbin
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We were clearing an area in our front yard getting ready to do landscaping and the neighbor asked if we were going to plant a community fruit tree. 🤨

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    Nicole Brookus
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to live in the boonies in a cluster of houses. I knew my neighbors were jerks, but stuff would always go oddly missing. Not much, but I worked at home. One night, just as the peaches were coming on, someone(s) stripped all 3 trees of every peach. Grandpa recommended I starting shooting my shotgun out back on the weekends. Nothing was ever stolen again.

    Lily bloom
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone cut the one yellow rose that bloomed from my grandmother's rose bush on the anniversary of her passing.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could be deer, they just ate all the roses off of my new plants.

    Bec
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The house next door is semi abandoned, the owner checks on it occasionally and mows but it has set empty for many years and attracts trouble. I saw two teen girls messing around as I was walking out for an evening run, so I gave them the stinkeye and called the police non-emergency number on them, but they left before anyone was sent over. The next day I woke up to all my almost ripe tomatoes smashed. I've told multiple teenagers and people to get off that property, my husband afraid I am going to tell off the wrong person one day

    Annamarie Dodge
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i would put a cam outside to catch who is damaging your flowers and report damage of personal property to the police....and tell them whos doing the damage, providing the police with a copy of the video

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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had giant sunflowers growing outside our fence to make people smile and I guess one person really liked them and cut them down and took them.

    Edward Dwyer
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes I take a community flower for my counter and feel bad about it, but this lack of ethics...

    Nancy T
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was probably my mother. She doesn't understand boundaries.

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    lol you deserved it. if you don't protect things that are valuable they get stolen by people.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    how would they protect flowers? putting a padlock on the stem wouldn't do much to help.

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    Ugh. I Sent A Copy Of This To My Landlord. My Neighbor Just Had To Be This Guy

    Ugh. I Sent A Copy Of This To My Landlord. My Neighbor Just Had To Be This Guy

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    Upstairs Neighbors Let Their Dogs Urinate On Their Balcony Which Leaks Down To Ours

    Upstairs Neighbors Let Their Dogs Urinate On Their Balcony Which Leaks Down To Ours

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    Brenda
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tell management. This will stain the wood and you'll never get the smell out. Not to mention it's just disgusting and lazy!

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    #23

    Too Bad There Isn't A Garbage Chute Nearby......

    Too Bad There Isn't A Garbage Chute Nearby......

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    Sheltered What I Assumed Was A Stray Cat For Two Days, Called My Apartment Complex Asking If Anyone Lost Their Pet, And On Day 2, The Owner Shows Up And I Returned Her Cat. Woke Up To This Note This Morning

    Sheltered What I Assumed Was A Stray Cat For Two Days, Called My Apartment Complex Asking If Anyone Lost Their Pet, And On Day 2, The Owner Shows Up And I Returned Her Cat. Woke Up To This Note This Morning

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    Our Neighbors Drag Their Trash Bags Out Their Front Door And Down Our Communal Hallway/Stairway, Creating A Literal Trash Juice Trail

    Our Neighbors Drag Their Trash Bags Out Their Front Door And Down Our Communal Hallway/Stairway, Creating A Literal Trash Juice Trail

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    Neighbors Who Have Nothing Better To Do

    Neighbors Who Have Nothing Better To Do

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    This Note That My Neighbors Left On My Car...

    This Note That My Neighbors Left On My Car...

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    #28

    Today Was Trash Pickup Day. I Committed The Crime Of Moving My Neighbor’s Empty Can Closer To Her Driveway, So I Could Park My Car

    Today Was Trash Pickup Day. I Committed The Crime Of Moving My Neighbor’s Empty Can Closer To Her Driveway, So I Could Park My Car

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    Downstairs Neighbors Left Windows Open On Window Cleaning Day, Now I And Everyone Below Them Won’t Get Our Glass Cleaned And The Cleaners Can’t Work

    Downstairs Neighbors Left Windows Open On Window Cleaning Day, Now I And Everyone Below Them Won’t Get Our Glass Cleaned And The Cleaners Can’t Work

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    At 3am This Morning My Neighbor Pulled Off His Door And Smashed It In The Street While Screaming Nonsense

    At 3am This Morning My Neighbor Pulled Off His Door And Smashed It In The Street While Screaming Nonsense

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    #31

    My Neighbor’s Boyfriend Always Parks Right In Front Of My House, Blocking My Car, Instead Of The Open Visitor Spaces 8ft Away

    My Neighbor’s Boyfriend Always Parks Right In Front Of My House, Blocking My Car, Instead Of The Open Visitor Spaces 8ft Away

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    My Next Door Neighbor Received This In The Mail And Let Me Take A Pic. I’ve Never Heard Her Dog Bark For More Than A Couple Seconds

    My Next Door Neighbor Received This In The Mail And Let Me Take A Pic. I’ve Never Heard Her Dog Bark For More Than A Couple Seconds

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    Cyber Returns
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We had a neighbour that had a barking dog outside at all hours. I went to ask them to sort it out and got no answer, so I posted a note asking them to come over and discuss the problem. Turned out he was working long hours 6 days a week and was a heavy sleeper. We and the neighbourhood helped him out with dog walks and making sure his dog was taken in (he gave his next door neighbour a spare key). After a couple of months, his work sorted out the problems and his shifts were made better. He is a nice bloke and he was very apologetic. He moved out last month to be closer to his new job

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    Lazy A Holes, They Don't Understand How Trash Cans, Pick Up Works??? So I've Been Looking At This Over A Week

    Lazy A Holes, They Don't Understand How Trash Cans, Pick Up Works??? So I've Been Looking At This Over A Week

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    Toxic
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ugh. I had a neighbor like this. They did use trash cans but also left stuff all around their trash cans (not even in bags). Including broken glass. The only reason I hated taking my dogs on walks past their house

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    How My Neighbors Park Their Bikes In The Shared Stairwell

    How My Neighbors Park Their Bikes In The Shared Stairwell

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    So It Rained Yesterday And I Got This Friendly Note Blaming My Dog For The Rain... Hung With A Command Strip With The Pull Tab Cut Off

    So It Rained Yesterday And I Got This Friendly Note Blaming My Dog For The Rain... Hung With A Command Strip With The Pull Tab Cut Off

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    #38

    One Of My Apartment Neighbors Left This Anonymous Note On My Door Accusing Me Of Noise Complaints After Midnight On Christmas... I Live Alone & Don’t Stay Up Late. So I Left A Petty Response/Note Taped To The Post-It-Note They Taped On My Door

    One Of My Apartment Neighbors Left This Anonymous Note On My Door Accusing Me Of Noise Complaints After Midnight On Christmas... I Live Alone & Don’t Stay Up Late. So I Left A Petty Response/Note Taped To The Post-It-Note They Taped On My Door

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    Dear Dog Owners, Since You Don't Seem To Have Anything To Pick Up Your Dog's Crap, I Have Kindly Provided You Some Plastic Bags

    Dear Dog Owners, Since You Don't Seem To Have Anything To Pick Up Your Dog's Crap, I Have Kindly Provided You Some Plastic Bags

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    #42

    We Wouldn’t Sell Our House To The Neighbors Or Accept A Ridiculous Land Trade So They Built A Fence

    We Wouldn’t Sell Our House To The Neighbors Or Accept A Ridiculous Land Trade So They Built A Fence

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    My Neighbor Insists I Grew My New Grass Over The Property Line So She Continues To Mowing This Two Foot Section Of What’s Actually Mine

    My Neighbor Insists I Grew My New Grass Over The Property Line So She Continues To Mowing This Two Foot Section Of What’s Actually Mine

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    My Parents Neighbour’s Yard. That’s Not Dirt, It’s 8 Months Of Dog Poop Built Up. Behind It Is Their Kid’s Swing Set

    My Parents Neighbour’s Yard. That’s Not Dirt, It’s 8 Months Of Dog Poop Built Up. Behind It Is Their Kid’s Swing Set

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    #45

    My Downstairs Neighbor Tied Their TV Antenna To My Deck Railing With A Cut Cord For Better Reception

    My Downstairs Neighbor Tied Their TV Antenna To My Deck Railing With A Cut Cord For Better Reception

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    If I Make A Single Peep, My Neighbor Behind Me Kicks On His LED Spotlights In His Backyard. Attempted To Say Hello A Few Times Because I Can Hear Him Walking Around And He Refuses To Respond. I Opened The Back Door To Let My Dog Out And He Did This

    If I Make A Single Peep, My Neighbor Behind Me Kicks On His LED Spotlights In His Backyard. Attempted To Say Hello A Few Times Because I Can Hear Him Walking Around And He Refuses To Respond. I Opened The Back Door To Let My Dog Out And He Did This

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    Brenda
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some cities have ordinances that don't allow lights that infringe on other neighbors. They can light up their property, but cannot let them shine into others homes or be intrusive to others. I'd look into it

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    #47

    From The Guy Who Revs His Engine And Burns Rubber All The Time

    From The Guy Who Revs His Engine And Burns Rubber All The Time

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    #48

    Our Neighbor Bought This Giant Sign Instead Of Turning The Light Off

    Our Neighbor Bought This Giant Sign Instead Of Turning The Light Off

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    #49

    Neighbor Across The Way Has 2 LED Lights With Blinds Open And Pointed Directly Outside. Which Is Of Course Right Into Our Window

    Neighbor Across The Way Has 2 LED Lights With Blinds Open And Pointed Directly Outside. Which Is Of Course Right Into Our Window

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    Still Life: Packed For Moving Into My New Sound Isolated Apartment Building (After Successfully Nullifying My Lease With Management Who Wouldn’t Do Anything About Neighbors Who Rage So Loudly The Dishes Rattle)

    Still Life: Packed For Moving Into My New Sound Isolated Apartment Building (After Successfully Nullifying My Lease With Management Who Wouldn’t Do Anything About Neighbors Who Rage So Loudly The Dishes Rattle)

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    My Friend’s Terrible Neighbors

    My Friend’s Terrible Neighbors

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    panther
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well I know who I'm not voting for, probably claim they won and just need to recounting until they do.

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    #52

    My Neighbor Always Parks This Company Van Out In Street. He Totally Has Room In His Driveway. I Can Barely Get My Car In Front Of My House!

    My Neighbor Always Parks This Company Van Out In Street. He Totally Has Room In His Driveway. I Can Barely Get My Car In Front Of My House!

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    Brenda
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Common courtesy says you don't park in front of other people's homes, especially if you have a driveway. Park in front of your home

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    #53

    How My Next Door Neighbor Consistently Mows

    How My Next Door Neighbor Consistently Mows

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    Marcellus II
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If that annoys you, good luck living next to my weed-infested meadow.

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    My Neighbour Melted Down And Attacked A Stationed Car, Javelin-Style. Car Was Parked In Day Hours, So No Night Revs Or Stuff. Classy Romania, 2022

    My Neighbour Melted Down And Attacked A Stationed Car, Javelin-Style. Car Was Parked In Day Hours, So No Night Revs Or Stuff. Classy Romania, 2022

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    #55

    City Hall Refuses To Do Anything, Simply Because "They're Renting", Despite The Fact This Is Clearly A Fire Hazard At The Very Least

    City Hall Refuses To Do Anything, Simply Because "They're Renting", Despite The Fact This Is Clearly A Fire Hazard At The Very Least

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    #56

    This Garage Door I Spotted In My Neighborhood. One Of These Things Is Not Like The Other

    This Garage Door I Spotted In My Neighborhood. One Of These Things Is Not Like The Other

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    #58

    Seen On My Morning Walk. Do You Think There Might Be Some Good Stories Here?

    Seen On My Morning Walk. Do You Think There Might Be Some Good Stories Here?

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