encouraging HOA to foreclose on neighbor?

[flamtap]

Originally Posted by JWEvergreen

I wouldn't waste my time "befriending" a drug addict who continually broke the law and disturbed the peace. The friendship would be fake. I don't lie. Plus, unless you are qualified, advising an addict may not be a good idea. What if you unintentionally give them bad advise? I wouldn't want to get mixed up in the neighbor's issues.

I'd want no part of it. "Dude - you need professional help" is probably all I would say. And I would continue to defend my rights to enjoy my property and call the authorities every time I saw a clear offense (and yes, audio/video is good to prove your point).

I won't relay the whole story, but I'll just say that my experience shows that your advice here is 100% correct.

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[mkarch]

Originally Posted by flamtap

I won't relay the whole story, but I'll just say that my experience shows that your advice here is 100% correct.

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Yeah if I were you I'd stay out of it other than gathering evidence and notifying the police. No need to address the guy directly. It's better if you maintain complete separation so the people in the house aren't sure if you're the primary person pursuing their eviction. Better if they think multiple neighbors are keeping an eye on them. Even better if you get someone else entirely (a stranger) to come over and video when they're fighting. If they're already feeling a bit paranoid, having a total stranger come up and watch them would add to their discomfort. (Assuming public video recording is legal in your jurisdiction)

As for MYOB, if they're fighting in public and coming up to your door to use your phone - they're getting in YOUR business at that point.

[onevthoki]

I also highly recommend attending your HOA meetings. I live in a community the has over 700 homes; at the meeting on Monday there were a total of 5 residents (other than board members) at the meeting and two were committee chairs!

Another thing you may want to do is install surveillance cameras on the exterior of your home. Just a thought...