Neighbor Harassment Since Moving Here - Caught Him Spraying Something On My Door, Balcony Today (house, neighbors)

[Caltovegas]

Give it time and if anything else comes up consult your LL and ask for a mother apartment when your lease is up. In four months it's move or stay. If anything have a paper trail with the LL.

Spraying something to the point of getting sick is serious. I would think if your LL saw fire trucks, a ambulance and a hazmat unit at your apartment they would take notice. Just understand if you go that route who pays if there is a cost.

It might just be a good idea to make plans to move if it keeps up.

[NeighborProblems]

Thanks for you all's honesty. I was hoping it would be over being he seemed somewhat sincere when speaking with the officers. He told them, "I have kids, why would I be messing with anyone?" Then kept trying to look at me inside my apartment, smiling while asking, "Is there a problem between us? I didn't know we had a problem. I hate you feel unsafe around me. If there's anytime you have a problem with me, please write me a letter or come talk to me."

The officer asked about him spraying. He told them he was spraying something for insects because he and one of his kids had been bitten by one. The officer laughed again and made light conversation with him, "You must be from the country, huh? Where you from?"

I don't know what was in the bottle he sprayed, but it made me weak, head hurts, extremely bad leg pain, etc. They did tell him if I get sick, he's getting in trouble and to only spray on his side. Of course, he apologized and said he'd hate for me to get hospitalized.

Then his wife (who I have never met up with fact to face) poked her head out, asking what's going on? The officer laughed, "Your husband will tell you about it once we leave." Then the wife said she didn't know there was a problem and have never met me before. Basically, they tried making it seem like I was full of it.


The wife went back in. The husband again tried getting me to come out and talk to him. Again, the officers kept telling him there's no need for me to talk to him. The female officer was very professional and serious, the male laughed because he just assumed the guy had a crush and was trying to get my attention. I don't know why, because everyday you see crazy people going off shooting people for no reason.

I explained to the male officer I wanted the report in case anything happens, again, it was all funny to him because he left assuming the guy just likes me and was trying to get my attention. And by the conversation, the male officer thought I was just overreacting to a male crush. A married man disrespecting someone he doesn't know--yeah, right, that's a crush...!

However, he did make it clear to him that if he ever comes on my side of the patio or shout words out at me, I have the right to call them again for trespassing, etc.


I agree, overall, it seems the officer took it all as a joke, but he did tell him to leave me alone. Don't make contact with me.

I will definitely get another phone and hope everything goes okay from here, if not, I'll call them again.

[apexgds]

Originally Posted by NeighborProblems

Thanks for you all's honesty. I was hoping it would be over being he seemed somewhat sincere when speaking with the officers. He told them, "I have kids, why would I be messing with anyone?" Then kept trying to look at me inside my apartment, smiling while asking, "Is there a problem between us? I didn't know we had a problem. I hate you feel unsafe around me. If there's anytime you have a problem with me, please write me a letter or come talk to me."

Oh dear. I know this is going to sound insulting, and I don't mean it that way. But you sound quite young and naive. Once you've taken a few more trips around the sun, you'll probably become more skeptical of people. Of course he's going to sound sincere when talking to the police. He's probably too smart to look like the crazy neighbor in front of a couple uniforms. Don't let your guard town.

[rbohm]

Originally Posted by STT Resident

I strongly disagree. He made a few mildly inappropriate comments but certainly not sufficient to warrant a dumb tattle-tale complaint to his superior which will only serve to make him very reluctant to be of any help in the future. When dealing with members of the force or anyone similarly in authority you very carefully pick your battles when necessary and slough off the insignificant.

nice cutting up my statement. note that i said DO NOT FILE A COMPLAINT, but to talk to the supervisor and let him know that you were not happy with the lack of professionalism by the male officer. since the male officer didnt take the situation seriously, the guy they talked to also did not take the situation seriously.

what will happen is the male officer will get called to the carpet by his superior and told to be more professional when he makes contact with the public. and deservedly so, sorry you think it is a dumb tattle-tale deal but we are talking about a serious situation here that can easily escalate unless the officers take control straight away, and let the offender know they are serious about him leaving this girl alone.

[Sage 80]

You know this isn't over, don't you? Your neighbor has mental problems, and he will continue to bother you.

My advice:

1. Speak to the landlord about the harassment from your neighbor and see if you can get another apartment. Submit a detailed letter to them about what's been going on with dates and times. There should be a paper trail of this man's harassment in case things escalate. Notify the landlord in writing whenever there are future incidents of harassment.

2. Good that you're getting a new phone. Use it to photograph and videotape your neighbor yelling and spraying in front of your apartment as evidence. Let him see you videotaping and taking pictures of him when he is harassing you. This may help him rethink his behavior. Keep copies of all pictures and videos on your computer, in case something happens to your phone, you'll still have them.

3. Start looking for another apartment. This man is crazy; it's best to get away from him.

[DewDropInn]

Your mother should be handling this, not you.

If you were able to call her at work.... SHE should have been able to then call the police and say, "Please go check on my kid. He/she says she's sick and we've had problems with the neighbors."

Odd that you managed to find CD, Create an account, choose a user name, make your very first posts, give detailed explanations about your situation (including the detail that your mother snores) while becoming sicker and sicker and weaker and weaker.... yet not look up your local PD or Sheriff's office on-line and get help before you passed out on the floor. Odd as well that the PD didn't call the paramedics if you were getting sicker and sicker and weaker and weaker.

Hmmmmmm.......

[MckinneyOwnr]

Get a phone with a camera so you can record this type of thing. You're going to need it. Hell, I don't know anyone that doesn't have a camera phone these days.

[STT Resident]

Originally Posted by rbohm

nice cutting up my statement. note that i said DO NOT FILE A COMPLAINT, but to talk to the supervisor and let him know that you were not happy with the lack of professionalism by the male officer. since the male officer didnt take the situation seriously, the guy they talked to also did not take the situation seriously.

what will happen is the male officer will get called to the carpet by his superior and told to be more professional when he makes contact with the public. and deservedly so, sorry you think it is a dumb tattle-tale deal but we are talking about a serious situation here that can easily escalate unless the officers take control straight away, and let the offender know they are serious about him leaving this girl alone.

I read your post perfectly well and responded accordingly. My response remains the same. My opinion based on many years of experience and with no predisposition to speaking about things with which I'm unfamiliar.

[reebo]

New poster.

[DewDropInn]

Originally Posted by reebo

New poster.

School's out for the summer.....