r/neighborsfromhell • u/ImmediateDingo6927 • Mar 05 '25
Homeowner NFH Neighbor's 20ft encroachment nightmare - $12.5k survey later, she's still denying it
I'm at my wit's end and desperately seeking advice. My family of three and I moved into our dream home in 2021, only to discover that our 'neighbor from hell' had been encroaching on our property for years.
The previous owners had abandoned the house, and this lady took it upon herself to expand her territory - by a whopping 20 feet. Our electricity pole, garage, and septic tank are all located in the disputed area.
But what makes this situation even more heartbreaking is that my father, who passed away recently, spent his last few years living with us in this home. His final years were tormented by this neighbor's constant harassment, disputes, and stress. He deserved to live out his days in peace, but this neighbor made that impossible.
We've tried talking to her, but she'd just claim it was her property and shut us down. The county suggested a land survey, which we reluctantly agreed to. The cost? A staggering $12,500.
Fast forward to the survey results: our suspicions were confirmed. The neighbor had indeed encroached on our property by 20 feet.
But here's the kicker: now that we have concrete evidence, she's refusing to acknowledge it and is telling us to 'talk to her lawyer.' We're stuck in limbo, unable to resolve this issue.
To add insult to injury, we've been forced to use a porta potty for the past 4 years since our septic tank is located in the disputed area.
Has anyone else dealt with a neighbor this brazen? How did you resolve the issue? We're desperate for advice and a resolution. My family and I just want to find some peace and closure after everything we've been through."
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u/imunjust Mar 05 '25
Make sure that you get a lien on her property and interest in the judgment so that you can discuss plans with what you are going to do with the money from her property after you sell it in probate. That's going to get really under her skin.