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Post by workingclassdog on Dec 26, 2021 22:45:32 GMT
A month or so a guy and his German Shepard walks up to our front door and then walks into the grass back to the sidewalk. Very weird and kinda weirded me out. We have a glass door and as clear as can be I saw him come around the corner. Initially I thought he just was confused (he is older’ish… probably in his mid 60s).
Then a separate incident with my son a man said something to him about how he parked (in our own driveway). He was mad because the back of my sons truck hangs over the sidewalk about 2-3 inches. Literally the man has to go around it but never in the street, just a little bit around the back. Son didn’t say anything to him. Son isn’t going to park in the street because it would be in front of our mailbox. Then if we moved down we would be near the neighbors and we are not going to park that far down in front of their house.
So today a man (the same one that walked on our sidewalk, did it again. Walked right up to our door with that dog. We just realized it was the same guy who said something about the parking.
My husband happened to be home and had to yell at him asking him what he wanted. He said the car was blocking the sidewalk. (Like I said the tailgate is over a few inches only) we even doubled checked. He’s going to call the cops on us now.
Seriously this is so strange. Why would he literally walk all the way up to our front door and walk through my bushes and flower bed and just stare into the house?
Would you do anything else? Ignore him? Report him? We are installing a Ring doorbell today (haha I’ve had it for six months) but now at least we will have some video on him.
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Post by freecharlie on Dec 26, 2021 22:51:34 GMT
Can you not pull the truck up a couple of inches?
I doubt if it is only an inch or two thebpolice will do anything, but some wheelchairs need the whole sidewalk
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Post by Crack-a-lackin on Dec 26, 2021 22:52:10 GMT
He probably was getting up the courage the first time to approach you. I know you think a few inches onto the sidewalk is not a big deal, but imagine if he was in a wheelchair. Could he still fit? Can a stroller fit? Easily fit, not brushing up against a truck bumper. You are not likely to win this argument if you report him or whatever because you’re in the wrong. Most cities have laws against blocking the sidewalk.
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Post by Darcy Collins on Dec 26, 2021 22:54:04 GMT
I have no idea why he's walking up the sidewalk, but I do compel you to find a place to park your son's vehicle that does not block the side walk. A child was injured in our old neighborhood with this exact scenario. They were roller skating and ran into the truck as they couldn't successfully get around it. In most places, it's illegal to block a sidewalk and the financial ramifications for this family were huge. Seriously, it may be a few inches, but you do not want to be on the other side of a lawsuit on those illegal inches.
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Post by workingclassdog on Dec 26, 2021 22:54:11 GMT
Can you not pull the truck up a couple of inches? I doubt if it is only an inch or two thebpolice will do anything, but some wheelchairs need the whole sidewalk No he as pulled it up as far as it can go. There is a car that is parked in front of the truck. It’s basically up to the bumper. |
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Post by christine58 on Dec 26, 2021 22:54:17 GMT
Sidewalk has to be completely clear of any part of your DS’ truck.
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Post by SabrinaP on Dec 26, 2021 22:54:37 GMT
It’s against our HOA regulations to block the sidewalk even by a little bit. We have tons of cars in the street because the driveways are only big enough for 2 cars. It’s not ideal, but when you are in a neighborhood with lots of teen drivers, it’s the way it is.
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Post by workingclassdog on Dec 26, 2021 22:56:35 GMT
He probably was getting up the courage the first time to approach you. I know you think a few inches onto the sidewalk is not a big deal, but imagine if he was in a wheelchair. Could he still fit? Can a stroller fit? Easily fit, not brushing up against a truck bumper. You are not likely to win this argument if you report him or whatever because you’re in the wrong. Most cities have laws against blocking the sidewalk. [b So the sidewalk goes across the driveway and there is another foot or so. A wheelchair, stroller or anything have still have lots of room. You barely have to make a little step around. You don’t have to use the street or go into the grass. |
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Post by freecharlie on Dec 26, 2021 22:58:31 GMT
He probably was getting up the courage the first time to approach you. I know you think a few inches onto the sidewalk is not a big deal, but imagine if he was in a wheelchair. Could he still fit? Can a stroller fit? Easily fit, not brushing up against a truck bumper. You are not likely to win this argument if you report him or whatever because you’re in the wrong. Most cities have laws against blocking the sidewalk. [b So the sidewalk goes across the driveway and there is another foot or so. A wheelchair, stroller or anything have still have lots of room. You barely have to make a little step around. You don’t have to use the street or go into the grass. still, here it is illegal to block any part of the sidewalk. |
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Post by workingclassdog on Dec 26, 2021 22:59:15 GMT
So it’s okay for him to walk up to our front door with his German Shepard? And the dog is not on a leash either?
Omg a lady with her dog JUST literally walked past. She didn’t even have to step around. Not a problem whatsoever.
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Post by workingclassdog on Dec 26, 2021 23:01:24 GMT
Okay the peas are right. Not sure where else he is supposed to park because it’s in front of the mailbox (which the postman will stop delivering the mail) or in front of the neighbors.
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Post by gar on Dec 26, 2021 23:01:29 GMT
No it doesn’t sound right but I guess if he hasn’t done it before it’s not a huge problem in itself. Have you actually spoken to him? SY to him that if he needs to speak to you to please use the front door.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Dec 26, 2021 23:02:32 GMT
I like to run and it is a totally pet peeve not to mention illegal to block the sidewalk. I don't think it was weird at all for him to approach you and say something before just reporting you to the city. I wonder where some of you love or if my neighborhood is just a unicorn in that we try to be neighborly. And this was him, trying to address it with you first before reporting you. And you think he's weird?
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Post by chaosisapony on Dec 26, 2021 23:03:08 GMT
I don't know that there is anything you can or should do about a person walking up to your door. It doesn't sound like he is bothering your property at all. Is your door entirely glass like you are worried he is looking in your house? Maybe get some blinds up or consider replacing it with a standard style of door.
The parking issue may not seem like a big deal to you but the city police ticket people for that here.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2021 23:04:26 GMT
He probably was getting up the courage the first time to approach you. I know you think a few inches onto the sidewalk is not a big deal, but imagine if he was in a wheelchair. Could he still fit? Can a stroller fit? Easily fit, not brushing up against a truck bumper. You are not likely to win this argument if you report him or whatever because you’re in the wrong. Most cities have laws against blocking the sidewalk. [b So the sidewalk goes across the driveway and there is another foot or so. A wheelchair, stroller or anything have still have lots of room. You barely have to make a little step around. You don’t have to use the street or go into the grass. Sorry, but you are in the wrong if you are blocking any portion of the sidewalk. There may be room to safely pass, but you are also forcing someone to maneuver around your vehicle and move closer towards the driveway dip leading into the street. Would not be an issue for me, but it would be for someone with mobility or vision issues. |
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Post by workingclassdog on Dec 26, 2021 23:04:54 GMT
I like to run and it is a totally pet peeve not to mention illegal to block the sidewalk. I don't think it was weird at all for him to approach you and say something before just reporting you to the city. I wonder where some of you love or if my neighborhood is just a unicorn in that we try to be neighborly. And this was him, trying to address it with you first before reporting you. And you think he's weird? The thing he’s NOT trying to say anything .. he just stands on the porch with the unleashed dog staring in the house. Then walks away. It is very creepy. |
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Post by Darcy Collins on Dec 26, 2021 23:04:59 GMT
Okay the peas are right. Not sure where else he is supposed to park because it’s in front of the mailbox (which the postman will stop delivering the mail) or in front of the neighbors. He'll have to park in front of the neighbors - it's a public street, they can get over themselves. Seriously, do not choose to block the sidewalk over parking in front of your neighbors house - one is is illegal, one is not. And hell no it's not okay for him to be in your yard with an unleashed dog - that's a separate issue and I've had no problem telling him to get off my property and take his unleashed dog with him. |
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Post by ntsf on Dec 26, 2021 23:04:59 GMT
park in front of neighbor's house. we live in the most challenging city to park in.. and no one "owns" the street in front of their houses for parking. so make it legal, if it is bothering a neighbor..and to save you from a ticket.
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Post by workingclassdog on Dec 26, 2021 23:07:03 GMT
Okay I’m in the wrong…. I get it. I do.
If he has his unleashed dog on my property again though there will be issues.
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Post by Darcy Collins on Dec 26, 2021 23:07:24 GMT
park in front of neighbor's house. we live in the most challenging city to park in.. and no one "owns" the street in front of their houses for parking. so make it legal, if it is bothering a neighbor.. and to save you from a ticket. or much worse - seriously, my neighbor was sued for something like $50,000 for this exact issue when someone was injured from their illegal blocking of the sidewalk. |
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Post by workingclassdog on Dec 26, 2021 23:08:13 GMT
park in front of neighbor's house. we live in the most challenging city to park in.. and no one "owns" the street in front of their houses for parking. so make it legal, if it is bothering a neighbor..and to save you from a ticket. 90% of the time their own cars are parked there. We will figure it out |
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Post by elaine on Dec 26, 2021 23:19:32 GMT
It is illegal to block any part of the sidewalk here with your car. I actually looked it up because there are 3 houses where the occupants do it. And they too have garages and yet insist on parking 3-4 cars on their driveways - not in their garage, not on the street, but blocking part of the sidewalk.
I am forced while walking my dogs to have to walk into the street/gutter, although when I can, I walk in between their cars and across their lawn. I’d rather damage their lawn than walk in the street due to their illegal behavior. This is a daily occurrence and I hate it.
I dream about calling the police on them and having them ticketed, but don’t want the hassle it would cause with multiple neighbors.
I have absolutely zero sympathy for you and your son in this case. You are in the wrong on this one. Clear out enough of your garage to park a car or two in there. Or have him park in the street. One of you can park somewhere on your street without blocking your mailbox. NO ONE should have to walk around your vehicles on a regular basis when they are trying to walk their dog on the sidewalk.
This is one of my biggest pet peeves and makes me angry on a daily basis.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Dec 26, 2021 23:21:18 GMT
Aside from the parking part of this, you might want to start with a clearly posted no trespassing sign.
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Post by myshelly on Dec 26, 2021 23:23:05 GMT
You’re in the wrong here.
You can’t block the sidewalk.
A man bringing to your attention that you can’t block the sidewalk isn’t crazy.
Someone walking up to your door is not crazy behavior.
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Post by Crack-a-lackin on Dec 26, 2021 23:23:56 GMT
To answer your other question, no, he should not bring an unleashed dog to your door.
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Post by lisacharlotte on Dec 26, 2021 23:27:33 GMT
I live in an old neighborhood that does not have enough parking. Most homes were built before families had one car, let alone multiple. Also, depending on the street, even with a garage, the driveway might be very short. People are very careful about blocking sidewalks and driveways because they will get called in and ticketed. It keeps people from flouting the law and the neighborhood makes sure it’s enforced.
Your son needs to park on the street. Nobody owns the space in front of their house, so if the space in front of the neighbor’s house is open he should park there. If he has to park far away, that’s just the way it is. It’s not gonna kill him to walk.
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Post by Merge on Dec 26, 2021 23:30:50 GMT
park in front of neighbor's house. we live in the most challenging city to park in.. and no one "owns" the street in front of their houses for parking. so make it legal, if it is bothering a neighbor.. and to save you from a ticket. or much worse - seriously, my neighbor was sued for something like $50,000 for this exact issue when someone was injured from their illegal blocking of the sidewalk. We've seen the same here. Also people sued because the sidewalk was in poor repair and someone tripped/fell (Houston is odd in that homeowners, not the city, are responsible for sidewalk maintenance in many neighborhoods). Still, I regularly have to walk into the street where cars have blocked the sidewalk or someone's poorly maintained sidewalk has a big pool of water/mud after a rain. It's super annoying. |
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Post by lisacharlotte on Dec 26, 2021 23:35:29 GMT
Merge Omaha is the same with sidewalks. The homeowner is responsible for sidewalk maintenance. The city will mark sidewalks that need repair and send notice to the homeowner. The homeowner has x number of days to complete the repair. If not done by the due date, the city repairs the sidewalk and bills the homeowner. It’s typically cheaper to hire out the repair. The city is expensive.
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Post by gramma on Dec 26, 2021 23:36:10 GMT
OK OK she gets it. She said they would stop. For Pete's sake this one of the things drives me batty about this board. Pile on - pile on!!
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Post by freecharlie on Dec 26, 2021 23:50:58 GMT
So it’s okay for him to walk up to our front door with his German Shepard? And the dog is not on a leash either? Omg a lady with her dog JUST literally walked past. She didn’t even have to step around. Not a problem whatsoever. no it's not okay for him to come up your door and if he returns, tell him he is not to come on your property again |
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