Oh yeah, sue him for the whole fence! and does he not understand that he was trespassing? OMG! I've had really bad neighbours before so I feel your pain.
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Thread: Neighbors painted my fence!!!
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09-09-2009 #11
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09-09-2009 #12
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I don't know what has changed in this country, but with all the HOA there has been an erosion of private property rights, IMO. Everyone wants to control and beautify. Thank goodness you called the police. Your neighbor is so in the wrong. You need to sue him.
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09-09-2009 #13
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Abso-freakin'-ly amazing. What a nut! ITA with everybody, roll up your sleeves and go to town on him.
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09-09-2009 #14
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OMG! I cannot imagine how you feel, but I know I'd be somewhere between disbelieving and livid.
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09-09-2009 #15
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Um yeah, I'd be livid too! I hope it doesn't come down to a lawsuit, but a letter from your lawyer could go a long way...
would it be possible to have the fence sand blasted? that may make it not match the rest as well... just a thought!
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OMG, my blood is boiling for you so I can only imagine how you feel! Definitely call a lawyer!
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Wow. I'd be MAD. You definitely have a meritorious legal claim against him, but you also want to go about it in the most cost-effective way (in other words, try to resolve it without a lawsuit...which will cost both parties a lot of money). If I were you, I'd talk to him first (point out that the fence is your property, he damaged it and also he trespassed on your proprty; all you want is to restore or repair the fence; he is responsible for the expense; and that you'd like to keep the attys out of it to save everyone money). If he doesn't agree to restore or repair, then go to an attorney and send a demand letter. If that doesn't work, you may have to sue. Be sure the lawsuit includes a claim for your attorney's fees and costs.
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09-09-2009 #18
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Oh my goodness, I'd be furious!!! I would certainly seek legal advice if the neighbor doesn't back down and try to make it right. Please keep us posted
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09-09-2009 #19
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You should be able to pressure wash most of the paint off. If you don't want to do it (or better yet, get him to do it), you could try contacting a graffiti removal service.
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09-09-2009 #20
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Maybe paint the part of his house that faces yours?
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