https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 20:28:32 +0000 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:23:24 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=15193 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15193&PID=322805&title=new-neighbours#322805 Author: Maya
Subject: 15193
Posted: 11 March 2008 at 4:23pm

Go Bree! ]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:23:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15193&PID=322805&title=new-neighbours#322805 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15193&PID=322507&title=new-neighbours#322507 Author: FionaS
Subject: 15193
Posted: 11 March 2008 at 12:27pm

On the plus side, now that they have renovated it, it is as nice as our side...it used to be a bit shabbier. So overall both are now more saleable. :)]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:27:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15193&PID=322507&title=new-neighbours#322507 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15193&PID=322506&title=new-neighbours#322506 Author: katie1
Subject: 15193
Posted: 11 March 2008 at 12:27pm

He He! It would be SO Bree! I think it is a good idea though. Can you do one of those really nice 'smiles' that Bree does?
I would try and say the other issues but just say them really nicely. ]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:27:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15193&PID=322506&title=new-neighbours#322506 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15193&PID=322502&title=new-neighbours#322502 Author: FionaS
Subject: 15193
Posted: 11 March 2008 at 12:24pm

It is the same as all duplex's - we each own the houses (they are 2, 3 bedroom houses joined together. No internal access between them obviously), the land is shared but generally people stay on their own half. Our back yards are separated by fences. It's just like a unit but there are only 2.

And re: the value theirs sold for $410K and ours will go for nearer $450K as ours is bigger and nicer. The cars are only outside the door at night.

Edited by FionaS]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:24:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15193&PID=322502&title=new-neighbours#322502 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15193&PID=322501&title=new-neighbours#322501 Author: Bombshell
Subject: 15193
Posted: 11 March 2008 at 12:22pm

making brownies and taking them over then asking them not to do stuff...oh how Bree that would be! ]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:22:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15193&PID=322501&title=new-neighbours#322501 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15193&PID=322498&title=new-neighbours#322498 Author: AliaDawn
Subject: 15193
Posted: 11 March 2008 at 12:19pm

If you own the place, shouldn't you be legally allowed to ask them to stay off your half of the property?? or is it "shared"? seems weird to have a place shared that is owned by two people... would make sense if one person owned it and rented it out. Where is the property line? can't you just tell them to stay on their side of it? I would definately be moving, BUT make sure they know what is expected of them - your property isn't going to be worth much if the potential buyers can't even get in the front door.]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:19:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15193&PID=322498&title=new-neighbours#322498 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15193&PID=322471&title=new-neighbours#322471 Author: FionaS
Subject: 15193
Posted: 11 March 2008 at 11:55am

Yes we own this place and they own the one next door. We were soooooooooo lucky with our old neighbours. Elle is soooo tired and they are building next door again so I'm guessing her nap will be cut short again.

I arrived home this morning and had only left 1 window open and our whole house stinks of smoke. They have their whole back yard and deck to use so surely I can ask them not to smoke on our half of the property??]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:55:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15193&PID=322471&title=new-neighbours#322471 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15193&PID=322426&title=new-neighbours#322426 Author: meow
Subject: 15193
Posted: 11 March 2008 at 11:06am

Do you own your place? If not you can call the landlord and let him/her know.]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:06:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15193&PID=322426&title=new-neighbours#322426 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15193&PID=322390&title=new-neighbours#322390 Author: Maya
Subject: 15193
Posted: 11 March 2008 at 10:25am

I would make them some choc brownie and pop over and say "Hi new neighbours" and while you're there mention the issues that you have, that way you're not telling them how to live their lives so much as suggesting ways for you to cohabitate peacefully - and the brownie will soften them up ]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:25:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15193&PID=322390&title=new-neighbours#322390 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15193&PID=322375&title=new-neighbours#322375 Author: jack_&_charli
Subject: 15193
Posted: 11 March 2008 at 10:07am

car parking definately! that's just plain rude! not so sure about the other stuff.......maybe the smoking thing]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:07:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15193&PID=322375&title=new-neighbours#322375 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15193&PID=322370&title=new-neighbours#322370 Author: kebakat
Subject: 15193
Posted: 11 March 2008 at 10:04am

Yeah I'd tell them to move the cars. They shouldn't have a right to block your front door.

As for the other stuff, I'd just pop over one day and just mention the smoke and ask if it would be ok for them to do it away from Elles window. And just mention that the slamming of the door constantly wakes up her every day. They might just not be aware that their actions are effecting you guys.]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:04:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15193&PID=322370&title=new-neighbours#322370 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15193&PID=322361&title=new-neighbours#322361 Author: Shorty
Subject: 15193
Posted: 11 March 2008 at 9:54am

I think you have every right to ask them to move their cars. That is just rude. ]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:54:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15193&PID=322361&title=new-neighbours#322361 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15193&PID=322335&title=new-neighbours#322335 Author: Paws
Subject: 15193
Posted: 11 March 2008 at 9:29am

I agree...sounds like it's time to move! In the meantime I would definetly talk to them about the car parking!]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:29:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15193&PID=322335&title=new-neighbours#322335 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15193&PID=322297&title=new-neighbours#322297 Author: Bombshell
Subject: 15193
Posted: 11 March 2008 at 8:52am

i would def ask them to move their cars and i would mention the smoke...maybe lie and tell them that Gabrielle is asthmatic and it wouldnt be a problem otherwise...

and SELL!!!! sounds like it is going to get worse.....esp with a new baby coming along]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:52:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15193&PID=322297&title=new-neighbours#322297 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15193&PID=322295&title=new-neighbours#322295 Author: .Mel
Subject: 15193
Posted: 11 March 2008 at 8:51am

Yep definitely speak to them about the car parks. As for the other stuff, not so sure about that.

]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:51:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15193&PID=322295&title=new-neighbours#322295 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15193&PID=322284&title=new-neighbours#322284 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 15193
Posted: 11 March 2008 at 8:44am

if they are blocking your doorway then yes they should move their cars.
]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:44:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15193&PID=322284&title=new-neighbours#322284 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15193&PID=322278&title=new-neighbours#322278 Author: FionaS
Subject: 15193
Posted: 11 March 2008 at 8:39am

We live in a "duplex" i.e. 2 places joined together. We've been spoilt as our previous neighbours were so quiet and the place has since been empty for about 8mths.

We now have new neighbours. It's a tiny 3 bedroom place and they have 4 people living there (one in the lounge). They've been renovating it for months...generally only at night...sawing etc at 10 or 11 at night.

Now they've moved in and I have some concerns. They are entitled to live their lives so I don't want to be a pest but here are the things I'm concerned about:

They have 2 carparks but are parking 4 cars so 2 of the cars are right over our front door. DH struggles to get his bike out in the morning. Can we ask them to park 1 of them on the road?

They smoke outside and if I leave the windows open the house, especially Elles room stinks of smoke and it gets all through our washing. Can I ask them to smoke on the other side of their house instead? I'm really anti-smoking and don't want it through Elles room.

One of the people sleeps through the wall from Elle and her alarm clock is so loud that Elle is now waking at 6...I'm guessing we are stuck with that as it seems rude to ask her to turn it down?!?!

One of them comes home at lunchtime. They've renovoated everything except the front door that sticks terribly. When they come home at lunchtime and late at night they have to make several attempts to slam the door. It is very loud and as a result Elle is woken 40mins into her nap and we are woken just before midnight each night. Would it be rude to ask them to use the other door at those times (it's right beside their front door)?

I know Elle should just get used to the noise and hopefully she will but ATM it is causing chaos in our house as she is so tired and grumpy.

We are planning to move this year anyway but perhaps a few little requests re: their cars etc would be ok?]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:39:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15193&PID=322278&title=new-neighbours#322278