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15. Submit the video and photos to the HOA. If they refuse to act you have a lawsuit against them.

Reply to Baitball Blogger (Reply #8)

Mon Apr 30, 2018, 11:57 AM

Apr 2018

Submit them to LEO too for their records.

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My morning trespasser strikes again. Inside a red county. [View all] Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 OP

If you exchange pleasantries with him sharp_stick Apr 2018 #1

That bridge has been burned down. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #2

No fence? snort Apr 2018 #47

most neighborhood associations & zoning laws forbid front yard fence of any type. Sunlei Apr 2018 #52

We have that, no fencing is allowed anyplace. Even bushes/trees are regulated as they like the RKP5637 Apr 2018 #132

That's too bad sharp_stick Apr 2018 #105

I was standing at my door watching a remote neighbor's dog pinch a loaf in front of my mailbox. TheBlackAdder Apr 2018 #46

People that don't pick up sharp_stick Apr 2018 #104

That's why I refuse to consider living in a Right leaning area lunatica Apr 2018 #3

First you put up a no trespassing sign at the edge of your property TeamPooka Apr 2018 #4

I thought about putting up a no trepassing sign. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #8

Submit the video and photos to the HOA. If they refuse to act you have a lawsuit against them. TeamPooka Apr 2018 #15

Does the HOA have rules against fences? appleannie1943 Apr 2018 #32

There are rules regarding fences and permanent structures, though many don't adhere to the rules. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #88

By any chance are you retired? If so, you might actually be avebury Apr 2018 #75

NOT making light of your situation AT ALL but have you heard of Eliot Rosewater Apr 2018 #84

OH, my goodness. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #91

Phil Hendrie, well known LA radio guy, brilliant. Eliot Rosewater Apr 2018 #96

Phil Hendrie! OMG! I chatted with him a few times when he was in ATL alphafemale Apr 2018 #155

I am an ole geezer and two years ago I moved to Florida. olegramps Apr 2018 #126

We had some property once. Turbineguy Apr 2018 #156

put up a sign azureblue Apr 2018 #67

Refocus snowybirdie Apr 2018 #5

Let me tell you a story. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #10

I had a somewhat similar situation HAB911 Apr 2018 #6

Nice work! Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #11

I'd get one of those motion operated sprinklers csziggy Apr 2018 #7

Thanks for the link. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #12

Change your lawn to clover blogslut Apr 2018 #9

Love the idea, but I bet my HOA would have a thing to say about it. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #13

Yeah, sorry about the HOA blogslut Apr 2018 #14

Thank you. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #18

If being direct won't work, I think the passive-aggressive way Ilsa Apr 2018 #16

I prefer passive resistance to passive aggressive. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #21

We tossed the dog's "leavings" back onto the owner's yard More_Cowbell Apr 2018 #118

Thank you. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #120

Have you ever just walked out and spoken to him? Face to face, politely, but firmly? Tipperary Apr 2018 #158

People that you can reason with on a civil basis, don't make the kind of questionnable Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #159

Um, ok. Well, good luck. Tipperary Apr 2018 #161

I have a couple of suggestions. NCTraveler Apr 2018 #17

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I can relate with my RW neighbor vercetti2021 Apr 2018 #20

I read your thread. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #22

Oh? vercetti2021 Apr 2018 #25

I want to know mercuryblues Apr 2018 #23

I like the pepper idea. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #34

I've used much hotter cayenne pepper to good effect. erronis Apr 2018 #110

Neighbors who trespass on a regular basis need to be stopped MineralMan Apr 2018 #24

As you pointed out a few years back. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #35

Perhaps. However, you can take action on your own at any time. MineralMan Apr 2018 #42

Thanks. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #57

Really, I doubt that your neighbors are reading DU. MineralMan Apr 2018 #59

Yeah I am often surprised how few ever heard of this place. Eliot Rosewater Apr 2018 #86

Really? You are actually assuming your neighbors will read du and know who you are? Tipperary Apr 2018 #160

The difference is, if you do what MineralMan suggests Mariana Apr 2018 #58

I wouldn't be too worried about them finding out who you are from DU. bearsfootball516 Apr 2018 #101

The conversation I would have with that neighbor is; S.E. TN Liberal Apr 2018 #26

See if you can find a high frequency dog deterrent. rickford66 Apr 2018 #27

Lounge? Blog? DU? Sailor65x1 Apr 2018 #28

Before the camera starts shooting in infra-red, there is a red glow on the lenses. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #36

I think that feature is to let you know the IR is working... KY_EnviroGuy Apr 2018 #102

I live in a rural area and have lots of huge dogs coming on my property. I have little dogs who get OregonBlue Apr 2018 #29

Thank you. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #37

All restaurant supply stores and most food cooperatives carry it by the pound. Also Amazon. OregonBlue Apr 2018 #150

Get 1 1/2" PVC pipe at Lowe's Orange Free State Apr 2018 #30

Excellent! You may also want to include some very old uncooked eggs... erronis Apr 2018 #114

Ever try pickling a raw egg in vinegar ? eppur_se_muova Apr 2018 #133

Fowl? Bwahahahahahaha! Orange Free State May 2018 #166

Put up the most Republican looking "Trespassers will be shot" sign IronLionZion Apr 2018 #31

The dog is actually likeable. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #39

Ah, a "Wait 'til I'm not home so you can break into my house and take my guns" sign... hunter Apr 2018 #139

OP already said no signs allowed by his/her HOA. cwydro Apr 2018 #142

Yard Sentinel ultrasonic device, under $30. nt Cognitive_Resonance Apr 2018 #33

This sounds very passive resistance. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #40

That sounds like it would punish the innocent dog, not it's human IronLionZion Apr 2018 #63

I would get one that has motion detection sensors. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #65

It's motion activated, dogs will just move on away from the sound rather than linger. nt Cognitive_Resonance Apr 2018 #95

If you have an HOA I would complain to them before going to the cops or a lawyer Downtown Hound Apr 2018 #38

Are you saying the person is coming on your property, or just the dog? pnwmom Apr 2018 #41

It's a trespass. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #60

It's a trespass by the dog or by the person or both? I'm not sure from your description pnwmom Apr 2018 #97

Sprinkler system connected to the motion detector. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2018 #43

Buy a non working bear trap and put it in the driveway. askyagerz Apr 2018 #44

I am unclear on one part. forthemiddle Apr 2018 #45

There will not be a conversation. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #64

I also live in a very red area. forthemiddle Apr 2018 #87

Keep documenting . Yes social media has actually been a benefit to those in the minority I agree lunasun Apr 2018 #48

Thank you. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #66

flour steventh Apr 2018 #49

I decided a long time ago not to put up with shit from my neighbors Major Nikon Apr 2018 #50

+1 dalton99a Apr 2018 #68

I hope this community can someday be one where it would be that easy. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #69

I live in a deep red county in Texas Major Nikon Apr 2018 #89

Activated Motion Sensor Water Sprinkler Animal (R)epellent Sunlei Apr 2018 #51

Thank you. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #70

I have the best neighbors in the world, and I never take it for granted. Snake Plissken Apr 2018 #53

I had great neighbors until we moved here. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #71

Your neighbor is Punk'n you aeromanKC Apr 2018 #54

You have a sharp eye. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #72

Like sprinkler idea or maybe some motion activated loud siren that will scare the crap out of them. Pepsidog Apr 2018 #55

I am definitely taking notes about options I can take. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #73

I would be tempted to oil the driveway, but the person would probably sue you. niyad Apr 2018 #56

Bagpipes? Maybe I'll get good enough to perform at the annual Highlander games? Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #74

we will, of course, want the video!!! niyad Apr 2018 #80

Are you able to have a pretty good idea of when the guy will trespass? avebury Apr 2018 #61

Getting up early in the morning would definitely be a major inconvenience. LOL! Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #77

You've gotten some good advice here. kag Apr 2018 #62

Thank you for the kind words. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #79

We just moved from South Carolina. Corgigal Apr 2018 #76

I don't think it's that bad, though you've perked my curiousity. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #83

I am confused here Lee-Lee Apr 2018 #78

Since we aren't allowed to put up signs, I'm pretty sure the compilation of videos Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #93

You haven't really answered the question Lee-Lee Apr 2018 #122

Nope. Op has not. Read up thread. Op is posting on du, certain that said neighbor will see op. Tipperary Apr 2018 #162

I understand your determination. scarletlib Apr 2018 #81

Thank you. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #98

Is the dog using your lawn to poop? nini Apr 2018 #82

Only pooped once, that I caught on video. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #99

Dogs are always interested in following another dog's scent. Is there a leash law in your town? pnwmom Apr 2018 #103

The dog is always on a leash. The dog would trespass up the driveway, Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #106

You say, "would." Has the owner stopped following the dog up the driveway? pnwmom Apr 2018 #111

This morning the dog stopped in its tracks, just over the property line. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #116

So the owner pulled it onto your side yard? Yeah, that doesn't make sense, pnwmom Apr 2018 #135

Bingo. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #136

Can you put up DownriverDem Apr 2018 #85

It would have to be a very selective alarm, with a narrow focus. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #107

Never fall in love with a house extvbroadcaster Apr 2018 #90

I'm in love with my house Hekate Apr 2018 #100

Thank you. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #108

Me too. Now that the kids are grown and my husband is telecommuting full time, we moved... Hekate Apr 2018 #130

I think every neighborhood has THAT neighbor spinbaby Apr 2018 #140

I like some of the suggestions here & am taking notes! (black pepper, white flour, sprinklers) Hekate Apr 2018 #92

Thank you so much! Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #109

There are home security systems with a two way talk function. procon Apr 2018 #94

I have to look into that, because I'm not sure that we are allowed to combine microphones to our Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #112

I think they are linked to Smart Phones, maybe that's a workaround? procon Apr 2018 #121

You're right that there are smartphone commercials, even here in Florida, where people Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #124

It's a damn shame we have to live this way. KY_EnviroGuy Apr 2018 #113

Thank you. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #117

Yes, yes, yes and thank you KY_EG! What you said and it IS a damn shame. yonder Apr 2018 #131

We have a rental next door. I cringe every time someone moves out. The last tenants were OK and I RKP5637 Apr 2018 #115

Thank you. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #119

Stop them now Bayard Apr 2018 #123

Try this: yonder Apr 2018 #125

I don't think my conservative neighbors have any trouble seeing me as an anomaly. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #128

Don't think it matters, unless that dog has experience with bears. yonder Apr 2018 #134

Some pet & sporting goods stores carry wild predator animal scents, and some zoos sell "Zoo Doo" Hekate Apr 2018 #138

Thank you! Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #141

howdi AllaN01Bear Apr 2018 #127

Too intense for me. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #129

What a psychopath. n/t demmiblue Apr 2018 #137

Your friend sounds like a bonehead. Downtown Hound Apr 2018 #147

That is really horrible. I cannot imagine the kind of person who would do that to an animal. Tipperary Apr 2018 #163

Re the pepper solution: CAYENNE pepper! Kajun Gal Apr 2018 #143

shovel the shit to his front door. pansypoo53219 Apr 2018 #144

I'm autistic spectrum oblivious to micro and passive aggressions. hunter Apr 2018 #145

So, have you ever actually told them you don't want them doing that? Lee-Lee Apr 2018 #146

That would be a normal thing to do in a normal community. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #148

I grew up in a red community - Ms. Toad Apr 2018 #149

I'll PM you tomorrow. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #151

They can't go to small claims court for trespass Lee-Lee Apr 2018 #154

Umm...that would be almost completely incorrect. Ms. Toad Apr 2018 #165

So no then? In that case, this is on you Lee-Lee Apr 2018 #153

I use to think that way too. That the law use to mean something. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #157

This thread is hilarious. cwydro May 2018 #167

There's a few things that I don't understand vlyons Apr 2018 #152

Tampering with someone else's mailbox is a federal crime. blue neen Apr 2018 #164

You aren't going to believe this, because I'm still trying to process it, but someone did take Baitball Blogger May 2018 #168