A woman shared the story of how her dream home purchase quickly turned sour when neighbors harassed her and her partner to let them use their private pool.
Dream Home
She began by saying that she and her spouse had just moved into what they thought was their dream house. The neighborhood seemed like a friendly one.
Private Pool
They looked forward to having a private pool to use at their leisure, and to entertain guests. However, it seemed that the local community also shared their enthusiasm over the pool.
Tensions Began to Rise
The couple were unaware they were about to become entangled in a feud over boundaries with their intrusive neighbors. The tension began to rise when their neighbors constantly asked them for pool access.
The Property
She and her partner are in their mid-40s without children. They purchased the non-HOA single-family home with a swimming pool and an automated safety cover. The yard should have provided adequate privacy, as it was completely fenced off, and had tall hedges for extra privacy.
Occasional Gatherings
She said, “We sometimes have gatherings where we invite a few close friends and family. In summer, this extends to having pool parties.”
The Harassment Began
They felt like they had settled into the neighborhood, until the weather got warmer. Thats when the neighbors began to harass the couple for use of their pool.
Three Surrounding Homes
This wasn’t just one household, but included neighbors from three surrounding homes. They all had an unusual expectation, thinking they could use the couple’s swimming pool for weekend and holiday parties.
Previous Owners
They claimed that the previous owners, who had kids who were close friends with the other children in the neighborhood, had always let them use the pool. It seemed the previous owners had been very generous and carefree.
Quiet Couple
The woman shared that she and her husband are a little more quiet and reserved. They prefer time to themselves, and certainly don’t want people in their yard and pool all the time.
Tried To Explain
They tried to explain this to the neighbors. She said, “ I told them we value our privacy and don’t want anyone to have open access to our backyard. However, every time I’m outside in the yard, they keep trying to change my mind.”
The Inconvenience
The neighbors claimed to understand the inconvenience if the couple let them access their private pool. Instead of getting the message and leaving them alone, they offered money in exchange for pool use.
Harrassed While Gardening
She said, “I was approached again while I was gardening. They just won’t stop asking. This angered me and I demanded that they stop bringing it up, then I walked away.”
Followed to the House
As she walked back to her house, the neighbors followed, continuing to argue and insist on pool use. One, who is a mother to three school-aged children, was the most vocal.
Can’t Take It Anymore
She said, “We just can’t take this level of harassment anymore. It’s not just a simple case of saying no. They won’t accept that as an answer.”
Leave Me Alone
She wondered if she would ever be allowed to just enjoy her own property in peace. She told readers she misses the simple pleasures of gardening alone. It used to make her happy, but now she’s anxious every time she steps outside.
Uninvited
One neighbor even showed up uninvited during a party the while woman was showing a friend to the front yard. She made a snide remark about how nice it must be to get an invitation to the pool.
Is Their Request Justified?
She questioned whether their neighbors’ pool access expectations are justified. Her patience is waning due to the neighbors’ persistence and perceived entitlement. This caused her to wonder if she really is the one at fault in this situation.
Legal Advice
The woman and her husband consulted with a lawyer about requests for pool access. She said, “He informed us that we have the right to refuse access and has advised us to serve the neighbors cease and desist orders.”
Neighbors Claims No Wrongdoing
The neighbors have reacted by claiming they have done nothing wrong. This has led the woman to think she might have to sell up and move if she ever wants privacy again.
Comments of Support
Many readers agreed with the woman and her husband, saying it’s their property to choose who can and can’t use it. One said, “Stand your ground. If someone got hurt on your property, you would get blamed.”
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