If my neighbor vandalizes my car, damages my property and throws garbage in my yard, can I sue them?
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If my neighbor vandalizes my car, damages my property and throws garbage in my yard, can I sue them?
I asked him to stay out of my yard, then had a survey done to establish property lines. Before I could permanently mark the line, he stole the stakes. I put stakes and string up to make a chalk line; he pulled them out with his garden trimmer. I put in railroad ties at the edge of my property, and he has moved them to make his yard bigger. He burns garbage in his wood-burning stove (in the house) instead of paying for pick up. He has a screaming child and three continually-barking dogs that run loose, even though he has a fence. Can I sue the homeowner and force him to move?
Asked on July 17, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Ohio
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
From what you have written about concerning the difficult neighbor that you have and the damage that he has done to your property, you have a factual and legal basis to bring a lawsuit against him.
I suggest that you consult with an attorney who has experience in real estate law about your problem and see what legal recourse you may have. As to forcing the bad neighbor to move, the courts in this country do not have the power to order such a remedy.
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