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[ckz]

I have one of those.
We got our fence up, he started digging the posts up to the tend the fence nearly collapsed.
Because his gras needs air.
The fence was 5 foot hight.
I called the council, he had to rectify the damages and my fence gone up to 6,5 foot now.
With the nice friendly chat, if this is happend again he has a war on his hands where the 2nd worldwar was like a playground fight against.
He has the choice.

Since he is nice.
Well, he seen the friends I have coming round, and overseen an argument with someone else on the street, which turned out this one walked after I Told him how much pain a human body can take before the dead. Lol

No probs since with cars, morobikes, and anything else.

[05omegav6]

Given James' employer, I can't see that overall approach being recommended

James... Try removing the screw under the front of the sill cover, then slide the whole thing forward after 2" it should simply fall off.

Then you can assess the damage properly.

To refit, simply slide the cover onto the rear end cap and tap it back onto the clips. If the front screw doesn't quite locate then slide the sill cover slightly to correct the position and refit the screw.

If you have a dog, bag up tye poo in nappy bags and collect them in a a box in the garage. Double bagged it won't smell. Then empty it in to your rubbish bin the day before bin day. He will soon get pissed off at finding bags of shite every time he checks your bin.. You could also move your bins to inside the garage. That way if he wants to check them he has to tresspass to do it. With a camera you can then build a reasonable case against him.

First issue is to deal with the car. But, as said earlier, do NOT let it fester. Your relationship at home is far more important than the one with your neighbour, and if he is this much of a nuisance after a few months, it will become serious problem rather than an irritation.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Surely this is classed as criminal damage?

Tell him he needs to pay for it to be put right, or pursue it through police/small claims.

It is technically criminal damage, because the law doesn't require the damage to be intentional - a reckless act also counts.

The reality is though it wouldn't go anywhere. He is an old boy who, whilst incompetent, was trying to do a decent thing. As such very unlikely to be in public interest.

I also don't want that friction with a next door neighbour. I'm going to make it clear he isn't to touch our cars in future though!

Sorry to hear this James

The old boy sounds like a Victor Meldrew or a Martin in Ever Decreasing Circles[/i]

Bloody annoying!

Or.......'ONLY ME' of Harry Enfield and chums fame.

[4x4]

Oof meet at james place then lol that might piss the old boy off lmao

[05omegav6]

I see you have rolled over... 

[JamesV6CDX]

I see you have rolled over... 

Nope. Not at all. The decision to break is based on the fact I've bought a newer, much tidier saloon, and the funds from breaking the elite will cover all the bits to get the new one serviced etc.
I had been considering this before the damage was done, and it's still the best option for me.

Re the neighbours, thier car and caravan is gone, I've not been able to catch him yet. I have spoken to his son, who has said the whole family are at breaking point with his ways, which is dementia related, so I don't want to be too pushy, above all I just want to tell him he has to leave me (and even more so my mrs) alone...

[05omegav6]

Hmmm...
Had the authorities been involved then he(and his family) would have surely received support with any mental illness... Letting it slide does noone any favours in the long run.

Shame that you have effectively been forced into scrapping an otherwise serviable car though

[JamesV6CDX]

Hmmm...
Had the authorities been involved then he(and his family) would have surely received support with any mental illness... Letting it slide does noone any favours in the long run.

Shame that you have effectively been forced into scrapping an otherwise serviable car though

His son did say a dementia team have started to work with them to set up a support package, so that's already underway. Call me soft but in light of this, and the fact it was with good intentions and not malice that the damage was caused, I'm going to consider the resolution to be a chat with him and his son present to try and set some boundaries.

Problem is he is unlikely to remember them so his family will have to give him a lot of support and keep him in check

Tbh I feel mostly for his wife

[Toledodude1973]

It does show theres more to things than first imagined,you're a patient decent man James

[X30XE]

It does show theres more to things than first imagined,you're a patient decent man James

Amen to that.

[hercules]

its good to be the bigger man and mature,some neighbours need there head shoveing up there arses and then a band of duct tape wrapped round to keep the position then rolling off the biggest hill around(id have shares in duct tape manufacturer with mine hahaha)but being diplomatic is the key to start with and yes involve his son and family cos at the end of the day james ole bean home is supposed to be a refuge from the stress and strains of life and if someone disrupts that then it needs sorting

[cleggy]

Well done on the patience James , in the light of the day you have saved his family from further stress. This forum can be a good release for problems and giving time before action.
As some know dealing with dementia is an awful and trying time for a loved one with this terrible disease

[kevinp58]

I see you have rolled over... 

Nope. Not at all. The decision to break is based on the fact I've bought a newer, much tidier saloon, and the funds from breaking the elite will cover all the bits to get the new one serviced etc.
I had been considering this before the damage was done, and it's still the best option for me.

Re the neighbours, thier car and caravan is gone, I've not been able to catch him yet. I have spoken to his son, who has said the whole family are at breaking point with his ways, which is dementia related, so I don't want to be too pushy, above all I just want to tell him he has to leave me (and even more so my mrs) alone...

 And he is still driving and towing a pikey home 

[cleggy]

I see you have rolled over... 

Nope. Not at all. The decision to break is based on the fact I've bought a newer, much tidier saloon, and the funds from breaking the elite will cover all the bits to get the new one serviced etc.
I had been considering this before the damage was done, and it's still the best option for me.

Re the neighbours, thier car and caravan is gone, I've not been able to catch him yet. I have spoken to his son, who has said the whole family are at breaking point with his ways, which is dementia related, so I don't want to be too pushy, above all I just want to tell him he has to leave me (and even more so my mrs) alone...

 And he is still driving and towing a pikey home 

And you know who is driving do you? When my uncle was diagnosed I had to take his car without his knowledge to prevent any accidents, this could be a case in point.

[JamesV6CDX]

I see you have rolled over... 

Nope. Not at all. The decision to break is based on the fact I've bought a newer, much tidier saloon, and the funds from breaking the elite will cover all the bits to get the new one serviced etc.
I had been considering this before the damage was done, and it's still the best option for me.

Re the neighbours, thier car and caravan is gone, I've not been able to catch him yet. I have spoken to his son, who has said the whole family are at breaking point with his ways, which is dementia related, so I don't want to be too pushy, above all I just want to tell him he has to leave me (and even more so my mrs) alone...

 And he is still driving and towing a pikey home 

Pretty sure they get someone else to drive for them