The homeowner asked her neighbours to stop letting their kids play in her garden – they called her “unreasonable”
A homeowner said she’s been left not knowing what to do after her neighbours keep allowing their kids into her garden without permission – and said they won’t stop. Asking for advice on Reddit, the woman said her neighbours called her “unreasonable” when she asked them to check in with her before allowing their kids to play on her property.
She said that she’s put “a lot of time and effort” into maintaining her garden, which she considers a “peaceful oasis” for her family. However, her neighbours, who have three young children, have been letting their kids into her garden without permission.
She said the neighbours “claim that it’s just harmless fun, and the kids enjoy our garden.” She added that while she doesn’t mind sharing the space occasionally, she’d prefer that they ask permission first.
In the post, the Reddit user wrote: “My next-door neighbours have three young children who are always full of energy. Lately, they’ve been letting their kids play in our backyard without asking for our permission. They claim that it’s just harmless fun, and the kids enjoy our garden.
“Here’s the thing: I don’t mind sharing our space occasionally, but they’ve been doing this without any notice or asking for our consent. It’s become a frequent occurrence, and it’s starting to disrupt our peace and damage some of our plants and decorations.”
She went on to add that she had approached the neighbours regarding the situation and been met with resistance.
Her neighbours “seemed offended” and said she was “being unreasonable.” She added: “They argued that it’s a shared space since our yards are adjacent.”
Concluding the post, she wrote: “I just want to maintain some control over my own space and ensure it’s respected. Or am I overreacting, and should I be more lenient with the neighbour kids?”
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The post received thousands of responses, with many in support of the woman needing to take an extra step in order to keep her garden private. Many suggested adding fences to the property to restrict access, while others wondered how the neighbours would feel if the situation was reversed.
Among the comments, others raised concerns about one of the children being hurt while on the woman’s property. One person said: “If one of those kids gets injured on your property while playing without proper supervision, you could be held liable.”
A second wrote: “I’m not a lawyer, but I’d be concerned if one of the kids hurt themselves and any liability you may have, especially if you’re not home. What if they break something, will they replace it.
“No and each time you see them playing without permission tell them to leave or escort them home. You may need to get a fence.”
A third added: “This is a liability. Build a fence. You don’t want to be sued if their kids injure themselves on your property.”
