One Redditor found out the hard way that her new neighbor thinks boundaries, both literal and social, are optional when she was forced to call the cops on her for repeatedly creeping around her yard, peeping through her windows.
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The neighbor’s landlord went on to assure the couple that he would take care of it the same day
The OP (original poster) is 31, pregnant, and nesting with her husband. They live in a cozy neighborhood where everyone mostly keeps to themselves and waves politely to each other. Life was chill, the neighbors were friendly, and the most exciting thing happening was probably a rogue squirrel stealing birdseed.
But then came her, the new neighbor with 2 kids, a mysterious past and a tendency to treat other people’s property like an open house. At first, things seemed normal, but then, like a poorly written mystery movie , things started to get weird.
One night, the OP’s motion light went off, her camera pinged, and guess who was lurking in the backyard? Yep, neighbor lady, just casually strolling, peeking into windows, like in some cheap horror movie. The OP’s husband, who is often away for work, was concerned. Given that the OP is pregnant and alone some nights, the cameras and motion lights weren’t just for show.
So when their neighbor popped up again, this time near their bedroom window while the couple was having some private time, the OP went from polite to protective really fast. Instead of confronting her neighbor a third time, the OP called the cops, who warned the lady to stay out of the yard or face trespassing charges.
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And trespassing is no joke. As much as we all want to be good neighbors, there are some things that require the help of the authorities. So, when should someone actually get the police involved in a dispute with a neighbor? Well, the pros say a good rule of thumb is if a neighbor is trespassing, threatening, or violating your safety or privacy, it’s more than fair to call in the pros.
So, keep all your receipts, like videos, photos, and notes, as they help build a clear case. And don’t worry about looking petty, because if someone’s peeking into your windows at night, it’s not you being paranoid, it’s them being creepy. Because peeping neighbors aren’t just nosy, they’re potentially breaking the law. There’s a big difference between catching a glimpse of someone watering plants and lurking around their house.
Most places have laws protecting residents from surveillance, stalking, or recording without consent. Even if someone claims they were “just walking,” if they’re regularly showing up at your home uninvited, especially at night or near private areas like windows or bedrooms, it crosses into privacy invasion territory. I don’t know about you, but I think I’d be lawyering up at this point.
Netizens side with the woman, saying she is not a jerk for calling the police on her neighbor, as her behavior is disturbing
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