Notes on parked car by neighbor

[desterline]

I live on a cul-de-sac in a neighborhood of townhomes (no HOA). Everyone has a two car driveway, but not everyone has a lawn that is adjacent to the curb for additional parking. The cul-de-sac is occasionally used for visitor parking. My neighbor across the way leaves notes on every car that parks in front of her bushes, which line the side of the cul-de-sac. No one ever parks in front of a hydrant, mailbox, or driveway. It is a public street. I have discussed with the local police that it is legal for us to park there. We have given her multiple written requests that she stop putting the notes on the cars. Her notes are merely asking the driver to park in front of the house they are visiting, out of courtesy. This may seem innocent, but these notes are very annoying and causing us great distress. The officer told me that all I can do is to call them out and they will talk with her to mediate. However, he said that she can legally continue to put the notes on the car. Even if the police ask her to stop, I don't think she will. She has been doing this for years. We have had the unfortunate run in with her for just over one year.

If I ask her to stop, and then she continues to do it, isn't that harassment?
What about trespassing? She is putting the notes on our friends' cars, which is their personal property.

I just want her to stop. I really don't think she will stop until she is fined or charges are brought against her.

Any suggestions?
Thank you for your time.

[Roger Dat]

Its not harassment. How does a simple note whih you state isnt mean or nasty just simply asking you to park in front of the residence causing you distress? If you dont like it ignore it or park in front of the residence you are visiting. Shes asking you to show some courtesy even though its legal. Nothing wrong with that.

[desterline]

It feels like harassment because our visitors have to park someplace. Since we have asked her to stop with the notes and she hasn't, that is what is distressing us. Not to mention the fact that we are trying to sell our house and she is putting these notes on potential buyers' cars. Thus ruining a potential sale.

I find it wrong when she continues to do it even after we have requested that she stop.

[Sgt. Slaughter]

Everything she has done in 100% legal. Short of you getting an injunction from a judge (which probably wouldn't even be heard in the first place), there in nothing you can do.

[txinvestigator1]

It feels like harassment because our visitors have to park someplace.

Ignore her/

Since we have asked her to stop with the notes and she hasn't, that is what is distressing us.

Do you get upset over everything? Really? A note on a car that does not belong to you is distressing?

I find it wrong when she continues to do it even after we have requested that she stop.

Find it difficult to not be able to control others, do ya?

[Cat_Doc]

I am not exactly comfortable with whiny, self centered people who freak on the small stuff.

But, it is legal, and it ain't gonna stop.

The nice police officer you spoke with told you exactly how it is, yet you come here searching for an alternative answer because you were not satisfied with your local law enforcement officer. :rolleyes:

Get over it.

Tell your friends to wad up the notes and not litter. Have them place them in the proper trash receptacle. Or, you could save up the notes and mail them right back to your neighbor without a return address. She would never figure out who was doing it and you all could giggle about it while having cheese with your whine.

[RoadKingTrooper]

Is this for real? :confused: Notes on cars? The OP has ALREADY talked to her PD about it?

Just me, but I think both of you have WAY too much time on your hands:rolleyes:

[Sgt. Slaughter]

If any of the cars end up looking like this:

feel free to call the cops.

Otherwise, just let it go.

[Bob Loblaw]

Some people wonder why cops are sometimes in bad moods and seem quite surly. No offense, but it's because people like you call us because some crotchety old broad in your neighborhood puts notes on your cars. Throw them away! Put them in her mailbox! Do something..ANYTHING, just QUIT CALLING US AND DEMANDING THAT WE SOLVE EVERY LITTLE PROBLEM THAT COMES UP!!!!!! BEING A JACKASS ISN'T ILLEGAL!!!!! These huge time wastes kill my work day. I'd rather be setting up down the street from the local chop shop or dope house trying to find criminals to throw into jail, but a lot of times I'm too busy dealing with neighbors who are mad because one dog is peeing on the neighbor's fence!

EDIT: what she's doing is not illegal. where your guests park isnt' illegal. if it isn't illegal, there isn't a damn thing we can do about it.

[Creeker]

... Put them in her mailbox! ....

You can only put them in her mailbox if you put the correct postage on it. To do so otherwise constitutes mail fraud... or defrauding the Post Office... or one of the Federal Mail laws... call the Postal Inspectors to find out... :cool:

[kels]

And thus concludes the crime of week.
Well, it might be a crime if we figure out what it is...........

Better yet, pick up a copy of the National Enquirer and
see what the real story is.....

[Creeker]

And thus concludes the crime of week.
Well, it might be a crime if we figure out what it is...........

Better yet, pick up a copy of the National Enquirer and
see what the real story is.....

LOL.

It will only be a "crime" if they put the notes in the mailbox without a stamp... :D

[Samuel]

LOL.

It will only be a "crime" if they put the notes in the mailbox without a stamp... :D

Is that general or specific intent? :confused: ;) :p

[JakeLock]

Here, so I'm told, you and your guest have to park in front of your own house. I have yet to find the statute but I will.