Neighbour's Son living in 'shed' at end of garden
Discussion
Kermit power said:
I'm confused by this.
If your previous owners planted the bushes on your side of the property and these then expanded into their property, and they then build the hovel in line with the edge of the bushes where it had moved into their side, then surely this just means they've got a bit of space between the shed and the property boundary from where you've cut the old bushes down.
I thought my description might not have been very clear. Here's a pretty picture to try and clarify what I meant:If your previous owners planted the bushes on your side of the property and these then expanded into their property, and they then build the hovel in line with the edge of the bushes where it had moved into their side, then surely this just means they've got a bit of space between the shed and the property boundary from where you've cut the old bushes down.
When we bought our house the end of the garden was very overgrown so the boundaries weren't as obvious as they are shown above, but with the rest of the gardens being fenced it wouldn't have taken much to work out where the boundary was. Whilst we could have tried to prove the shed is on our land we've simply chosen to fence around it. Luckily the garden is big enough that losing a couple of sq m. in total really isnt worth the hassle.
Most of our neighbours have only recently moved in too (perhaps we've found the reason everyone sold up and moved on...) but the one that's been here the longest did say they heard him with a lady friend in there once!
To answer some of the other questions raised:
I don't think this is a vulnerable person we're talking about. He has a job, at least 3 cars, and we often see him out and about. Whilst that doesn't necessarily mean he's not a vulnerable person I'm just trying to paint the picture that he's not a social recluse and appears 'normal' in all other aspects.
He definitely does live in the shed as we can see lights on all night and he comes out in the morning (usually half naked) looking rather sleepy.
On a couple of occasions when we've been in the garden we've heard a bottle of liquid being poured out of the back window, shortly followed by the stench of a thousand camels (he clearly needs to drink more water). If it wasn't for this we couldn't care less about his life choices and would leave him in peace. We do feel a little uneasy about moving in and rocking the apple cart but as this is taking place right next to my daughters' play area it's my duty as a parent to put their welfare first, hence why I thought I'd ask how best to approach the situation.
I've spoken to Environmental Health this morning so I trust they'll do whatever they feel is necessary to resolve the issue.
Edited by eeeeeeeeee on Monday 7th July 10:46
Edited by eeeeeeeeee on Monday 7th July 10:50
fido said:
Good start. With my political hat on, I would say that this makes an excellent pretext for establishing your garden boundary.
The location of the shed isn't an issue, just an additional annoyance. I only mentioned it as someone else earlier in the thread correctly/incorrectly thought the shed was in our garden.The only issue is the hygiene of the sheds occupant, hence why I've chosen to contact Environmental Health as helpfully suggested by a few contributors.
Just buy a large garden trampoline, tell your daughter she is welcome to use it as early in the morning as she likes, or with friends on a Saturday and Sunday morning.
Please the trampoline right next to the shed. Ideally with a few pre rusted and squeaky springs.
The constant squeaking and noise is a sure fire winner.
Gargamel said:
Just buy a large garden trampoline, tell your daughter she is welcome to use it as early in the morning as she likes, or with friends on a Saturday and Sunday morning.
Please the trampoline right next to the shed. Ideally with a few pre rusted and squeaky springs.
The constant squeaking and noise is a sure fire winner.
And what will that achieve? You might be dealing with someone with a mental illness or other problems.Somebody could get hurt.Please the trampoline right next to the shed. Ideally with a few pre rusted and squeaky springs.
The constant squeaking and noise is a sure fire winner.
Foppo said:
And what will that achieve? You might be dealing with someone with a mental illness or other problems.Somebody could get hurt.
The OP has confirmed this is not a mentalist, he appears to own three cars, and have some kind of job. In any case, whilst you are being so serious, should a mentally ill person be living in a shed with no obvious sanitation ?
Somebody could get hurt? What does that mean exactly, are you suggesting that the shed dweller is violent? based on what evidence from the information supplied. It is roughly akin to saying he could be building nuclear bombs in his shed. He might be, but we just don't know.
The OP has a right to enjoy his property without limitation, the stench of fetid piss is clearly preventing that.
Foppo said:
Gargamel said:
Just buy a large garden trampoline, tell your daughter she is welcome to use it as early in the morning as she likes, or with friends on a Saturday and Sunday morning.
Please the trampoline right next to the shed. Ideally with a few pre rusted and squeaky springs.
The constant squeaking and noise is a sure fire winner.
And what will that achieve? You might be dealing with someone with a mental illness or other problems.Somebody could get hurt.Please the trampoline right next to the shed. Ideally with a few pre rusted and squeaky springs.
The constant squeaking and noise is a sure fire winner.
t shack at the bottom of your parent's garden means you have a mental illness. 
mike-r said:
I'm no doctor but I'm fairly sure living in a rusty old st shack at the bottom of your parent's garden means you have a mental illness.
Or he spends all his money on cars, lives as cheaply as possible and doesn't get on well with his parents? Plenty of possibilities that don't require him to be mentally ill.t shack at the bottom of your parent's garden means you have a mental illness. eldar said:
mike-r said:
I'm no doctor but I'm fairly sure living in a rusty old st shack at the bottom of your parent's garden means you have a mental illness.
Or he spends all his money on cars, lives as cheaply as possible and doesn't get on well with his parents? Plenty of possibilities that don't require him to be mentally ill.t shack at the bottom of your parent's garden means you have a mental illness. Not giving any legal advice on this, sorry, too much potential for major headache and OP , if they need a Solicitor, will be best served locally.
Now, how about a nice cheap Bluetooth speaker and old mobile. Record the sound of a tap slowly dripping on to a tin tray. Loop sound. Play sound to shed dwelling neighbour.
If they don't have a mental illness they will after 2 weeks of that.
Remember to play the noise only when they are the only person in the shed.
Now, how about a nice cheap Bluetooth speaker and old mobile. Record the sound of a tap slowly dripping on to a tin tray. Loop sound. Play sound to shed dwelling neighbour.
If they don't have a mental illness they will after 2 weeks of that.
Remember to play the noise only when they are the only person in the shed.
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