Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
Drunk neighbour kicked our car door in - what to do?
Have just come back from abroad and noticed my wifes car has had its drivers door quite badly damaged. It's clearly been kicked in and a footprint is still visible on the door.
Me neighbours came out to tell me it was the people who live next to them after a drunken row in the street. They are Polish and from the mess in their front yard, they quote enjoy the 6 cans for £5 special at most of the off licenses around here.
While vigilante justice is indeed tempting I'd prefer explore other options rather than getting myself arrested. How should I approach the situation?
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Permalink Reply by Hugh on
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Very annoying, all the more so since it's a near neighbour.
I'm no expert, so I have no advice, but as a neighbour, I dare to venture a few thoughts:
1. Check what your options are - will your neighbours offer to act as a witness (in whatever way may be required).
2. If you feel safe doing so, talk to them directly.
3. Invite the contribution of a mediator (You may find a trusted local person who will act for you. For example one of the councillors from Harringay Ward is a trained mediator).
4. Claim on your insurance (If possible/practical).
5. Have a word with our neighbourhood police and seek their advice.
Whatever you do, give the issue a good deal of forethought. If it comes down to trading off money and principles for safety and a peaceful life, think through whether you'll be happy living with the consequences of your decision.
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Permalink Reply by Takaokagiejin on
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How upsetting and annoying, makes my recent rants with Virgin wifi pale into insignificance. It's criminal damage and you have a witness, I would go to the police. Not doing so implies their behaviour is acceptable.
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Who knows they may be all sweet and light 'the morning after' (but there again, they may not be).
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Permalink Reply by aidan on
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can i suggest you take photos of the asap -- before any rain or anything else can get rid of the footprint
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Permalink Reply by Daniel Farnworth on
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Two words... Old Bill (other synonyms are available).
If you want to claim on your insurance, you will not be able to without a crime number. That said, I wouldn't bother claiming, it will drive your premium sky high next year and will cost you more than getting a panel beater to fix it.
Dan
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Permalink Reply by Col on
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Sorry to hear that, most of the thread suggestions seem sensible. If it's any consolation I woke up to find someone had done a poo right outside the front door of my basement flat this morning, which was a nice surprise... 2nd time it's happened!
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ooowwwhhhh
gross
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Permalink Reply by pipplypig on
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I honestly dont know which is worse: Having a neighbour kick your car door in or poo on your doorstep. By the way, I found what I thought was a dog poo in our front garden a few weeks back but now i'm not so sure. I thought it was a bit odd at the time that a dog would hide behind the hedge. I think I want to move...
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Permalink Reply by Alison P on
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If the letting company care that's a great advantage, I'd keep on at them.
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Permalink Reply by Anette on
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How horrible! I'd get the SNT involved. They can go round and have a word. Also, get the lettings agent on it. Who is the agent? Not Limelight, is it....? they're most likely in breach of their tenancy agreement with this behaviour. Are they council tenants? If so, get on to the private housing department, it might be wort calling them to see if they use this property. It will go though a private letting agency ifvthey are. Also speak to the letting agent again and make it very clear that you will be making their life a living hell unless they throw this antisocial bunch out and get decent people in. Any evidence of drug use in the property? If there is, police can do a drugs raid, and the proper may be closed down for a few days. There are loads of options to just make their lives as difficult as possible, and hopefully get them chucked out.
It may also be worth finding out who the owner is and let them know what's going on with their property. It may be the owner is decent and does not know what sort of people are in there ( unlikely, I know). We had success with this approach to get rid of 1001 Albanians (was meant to be 2 families, was WAY more than that) next door who were making our lives completely miserable when we first moved in to our Ladder house.
You are right, this is EXACTLY why Ladder houses should not be converted.
Good luck!
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