Restraining Order
Discussion
Hi, i’m looking for some thoughts and advice about how to proceed with a nuisance neighbour.
This guy goes out of his way to annoy us, even after being issued with a harassment warning by the police.
He seems obsessed with our property and with me in particular.
There is probably a mental health issue at stake; he’s in his 70s, with nothing better to do than watch his neighbours on CCTV.
Is there some kind of restraining order that we can seek to keep him away from our property?
We’ve been harassed by this perverse individual for three years now, it’s very wearing.
This guy goes out of his way to annoy us, even after being issued with a harassment warning by the police.
He seems obsessed with our property and with me in particular.
There is probably a mental health issue at stake; he’s in his 70s, with nothing better to do than watch his neighbours on CCTV.
Is there some kind of restraining order that we can seek to keep him away from our property?
We’ve been harassed by this perverse individual for three years now, it’s very wearing.
Various bits of crap have appeared in our garden, with the likes of old nails by the entrance to our driveway.
He chooses to dump an old van right next to our driveway entrance, sometimes illegally parked ( he’s been ticketed for it ), on an empty road where he can park anywhere. He has a double garage and a driveway of his own too.
He watches our movements and then sneaks about playing games when
we’ re out.
The other neighbours see what’s going on and know he’s pushing boundaries.
It’s very difficult living in this situation where someone is doing everything in their power to annoy us, basically trying to drive us out of our lovely home.
He chooses to dump an old van right next to our driveway entrance, sometimes illegally parked ( he’s been ticketed for it ), on an empty road where he can park anywhere. He has a double garage and a driveway of his own too.
He watches our movements and then sneaks about playing games when
we’ re out.
The other neighbours see what’s going on and know he’s pushing boundaries.
It’s very difficult living in this situation where someone is doing everything in their power to annoy us, basically trying to drive us out of our lovely home.
Burwood said:
Personally, I’d get cctv and try and get evidence. If he had so much as put a toe over your boundary, trespass notice, then legal action. My family has similar a very long time ago when I was a lad. It got violent in the end and we moved.
Terrible situation. Good luck.
Thanks, you obviously know how it feels.Terrible situation. Good luck.
He won’t sit down and discuss the matter, man to man, even with police present in mediation.
I worry about losing my rag, but not reacting seems to wind him up; we see this in his agitated, provocative behaviour where he tries to up the ante
I think it will end badly, might even be on Neighbours From Hell......he looks like something out of Wrong Turn and is the archetypal, perverse neighbour.
If he has already had a harassment warning (Or Police information notice) your next step needs to be to log any significant incidents with the police. Even if in isolation there is insufficient to charge him this will still build up a history on record that can be used later on.....
Have you been in contact with your local councils anti social behavior unit? They can apply for ASBI's which are similar to a non-mol order.
If you want a restraining order there will need to be a charge and your neighbor will have to go to court where the order can be imposed.
Unfortunately if he is old and bat s
t crazy there is a low chance of him actually listening to or obeying anything that is put in place and a similarly low change of him being imprisoned.
Have you been in contact with your local councils anti social behavior unit? They can apply for ASBI's which are similar to a non-mol order.
If you want a restraining order there will need to be a charge and your neighbor will have to go to court where the order can be imposed.
Unfortunately if he is old and bat s
t crazy there is a low chance of him actually listening to or obeying anything that is put in place and a similarly low change of him being imprisoned. 
Does his CCTV cover property that isn't his? I assume so as you are saying he watches the neighbours on it.
Are the cameras visibly pointing at your house? Does he have signs up saying he is recording?
Various laws under DPA and Human rights about cameras and privacy, could be worth pursuing.
What kind of games does he play when you are out? If it's routine enough you could set up a trap for when he's on your property.
Are the cameras visibly pointing at your house? Does he have signs up saying he is recording?
Various laws under DPA and Human rights about cameras and privacy, could be worth pursuing.
What kind of games does he play when you are out? If it's routine enough you could set up a trap for when he's on your property.
Edited by Christmassss on Thursday 26th July 09:54
I don't think the harassment act (and possible restraining order) is the right way to go with neighbour disputes. They're generally more suitable for domestic / family matters.
OP, read this document and you'll know what options and powers the authorities have to help: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/governmen...
OP, read this document and you'll know what options and powers the authorities have to help: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/governmen...
Christmassss said:
Does his CCTV cover property that isn't his? I assume so as you are saying he watches the neighbours on it.
Are the cameras visibly pointing at your house? Does he have signs up saying he is recording?
Various laws under DPA and Human rights about cameras and privacy, could be worth pursuing.
What kind of games does he play when you are out? If it's routine enough you could set up a trap for when he's on your property.
This.Are the cameras visibly pointing at your house? Does he have signs up saying he is recording?
Various laws under DPA and Human rights about cameras and privacy, could be worth pursuing.
What kind of games does he play when you are out? If it's routine enough you could set up a trap for when he's on your property.
Edited by Christmassss on Thursday 26th July 09:54
If his CCTV covers anything other than his own property then there's ICO to consider.
https://ico.org.uk/your-data-matters/cctv/
Certainly get your own, but make sure it only covers your property of course.
You suspect mental health issues, have you spoken to him? A lot of old folks especially those that live on their own are just lonely. If there's any possibility of making friends and just getting on with him, it'll be the easiest and cheapest option, with the benefit that he's likely to be there during the day and looking out for your property rather than looking at your property.
Edited by hornmeister on Thursday 26th July 10:14
[PH hardman] Stun-gun him, hog-tie him, drive the fker out into the countryside and dangle him off a bridge for a bit, that'll learn 'im!! [/PH hardman]
The only sensible way is recording, logging, reporting and hope he puts himself over the line.
Depends if you're the sensible type or not...
ker out into the countryside and dangle him off a bridge for a bit, that'll learn 'im!! [/PH hardman]The only sensible way is recording, logging, reporting and hope he puts himself over the line.
Depends if you're the sensible type or not...
WTF is wrong with the world. Shadow games, arsing about, buying a bloody van to park in the vague chance it might mildly annoy someone.
Go round, speak to him. Ask him what his issue is and tell him that this tomfoolery stops today or next time you come round and lump him one.
Life is way to short to fk about with idiots like this.
Go round, speak to him. Ask him what his issue is and tell him that this tomfoolery stops today or next time you come round and lump him one.
Life is way to short to f
k about with idiots like this.Prizam said:
WTF is wrong with the world. Shadow games, arsing about, buying a bloody van to park in the vague chance it might mildly annoy someone.
Go round, speak to him. Ask him what his issue is and tell him that this tomfoolery stops today or next time you come round and lump him one.
Life is way to short to fk about with idiots like this.
I did type out something similar above then deleted it but thought no, give him a nice dog food pie.Go round, speak to him. Ask him what his issue is and tell him that this tomfoolery stops today or next time you come round and lump him one.
Life is way to short to f
k about with idiots like this.Personally, I’d tell him f
k off with a massive row with him so he knows you are no pushover!Gassing Station | Speed, Plod & the Law | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff