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Is it rude to ask a neighbor not to let their dog on my lawn
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GraceAndAdam
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Re: Is it rude to ask a neighbor not to let their dog on my lawn
I don't think it's rude at all! When I walk my dog, I keep the leash short and try to keep her on the pavement at all times so that if she has to go, she will only be able to go on the pavement. I would NEVER EVER just let my dog wander around on someone's front yard, whether I thought she had to go or not. We don't even let her go in OUR front yard if we can help it because we don't want the grass in front of our house dying. The back yard is a different story!  I think it was perfectly reasonable to ask your neighbor to keep their dog off your lawn.
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Re: Is it rude to ask a neighbor not to let their dog on my lawn
Posted by PaddysGirl
I do not own a home but I was under the impression that the curb grass is not owned by the home owner, but the home owner must maintain it. I live in SI, so maybe that is the difference, possibly I don't know.
I do let my pups go on the curb grass as does everyone else in the many neighborhoods around here. I would never let them go on the front lawn. Poop is ALWAYS picked up. I never had an issue with anyone.
I'm in NJ, so maybe it's also different for me, too. That curb area is in my property survey as being mind. So, I technically own it and pay taxes on it. However, the town ordinances are very clear that we're not allowed to "develop", "build on" or "fence in" that area. We have many dogs in town and everyone walks them in that area.
To the OP- are you talking about the grass that leads up to your house or the area between the sidewalk and road?
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| Posted 3/11/10 9:08 AM |
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suvenR
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Re: Is it rude to ask a neighbor not to let their dog on my lawn
Posted by melissny
Yes, that grass is definitely not 'free game', it is still part of the homeowner's property. I have a nice stretch of this and it is where I find poop at least once a week so sorry if I sound guarded.
Are you allowed to fence it in? If not, the town is setting the expectation that it is for use by others. Someone leaving poop there, or anywhere else for that matter, is completely unacceptable. Does your town have any ordinances about dog walkers?
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| Posted 3/11/10 9:12 AM |
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melissny
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Re: Is it rude to ask a neighbor not to let their dog on my lawn
Posted by suvenR
Posted by melissny
Yes, that grass is definitely not 'free game', it is still part of the homeowner's property. I have a nice stretch of this and it is where I find poop at least once a week so sorry if I sound guarded.
Are you allowed to fence it in? If not, the town is setting the expectation that it is for use by others. Someone leaving poop there, or anywhere else for that matter, is completely unacceptable. Does your town have any ordinances about dog walkers?
I live in Queens. You can be ticketed if you are caught in the act. The area I'm talking about is between the sidewalk and the curb. I don't know if it's legal to fence it in, most people don't. Most people cement it leaving a small box open around trees. I would like to keep it 'green' but I have a rental complex down the block that allows dogs and they are the culprits. I actually caught someone, reprimanded them, and then they pulled a bag out of their pocket!
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| Posted 3/11/10 10:28 AM |
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Cheeks24
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Re: Is it rude to ask a neighbor not to let their dog on my lawn
Posted by suvenR
Posted by melissny
Yes, that grass is definitely not 'free game', it is still part of the homeowner's property. I have a nice stretch of this and it is where I find poop at least once a week so sorry if I sound guarded.
Are you allowed to fence it in? If not, the town is setting the expectation that it is for use by others. Someone leaving poop there, or anywhere else for that matter, is completely unacceptable. Does your town have any ordinances about dog walkers?
The majority of towns have laws restricting where you can put your fence (needs to be X feet from the curb) for reasons I don't know, I just know these things exist. (Just as if you were to put a pool in your backyard, you need permission even though it's your property.) As the homeowner, it is still your property and it is your responsibility - clearing the sidewalk when it snows, replacing the broken curb. Whether you choose to maintain that part if there is grass is up to you. Our landscapers mow it and add the chemicals to it that need it so that our front lawn doesn't look half-as$ed.
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| Posted 3/11/10 11:34 AM |
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Cheeks24
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Re: Is it rude to ask a neighbor not to let their dog on my lawn
Posted by melissny
Posted by suvenR
Posted by melissny
Yes, that grass is definitely not 'free game', it is still part of the homeowner's property. I have a nice stretch of this and it is where I find poop at least once a week so sorry if I sound guarded.
Are you allowed to fence it in? If not, the town is setting the expectation that it is for use by others. Someone leaving poop there, or anywhere else for that matter, is completely unacceptable. Does your town have any ordinances about dog walkers?
I live in Queens. You can be ticketed if you are caught in the act. The area I'm talking about is between the sidewalk and the curb. I don't know if it's legal to fence it in, most people don't. Most people cement it leaving a small box open around trees. I would like to keep it 'green' but I have a rental complex down the block that allows dogs and they are the culprits. I actually caught someone, reprimanded them, and then they pulled a bag out of their pocket!
There is someone in my town that has signs on this part of their grass that are a little dog pooping and it says "Clean up after your dog...we're watching!" I have no clue if they really are, but clearly they had some bad neighbors they've had to deal with before.
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| Posted 3/11/10 11:35 AM |
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suvenR
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Re: Is it rude to ask a neighbor not to let their dog on my lawn
Posted by Mici C
The majority of towns have laws restricting where you can put your fence (needs to be X feet from the curb) for reasons I don't know, I just know these things exist. (Just as if you were to put a pool in your backyard, you need permission even though it's your property.) As the homeowner, it is still your property and it is your responsibility - clearing the sidewalk when it snows, replacing the broken curb. Whether you choose to maintain that part if there is grass is up to you. Our landscapers mow it and add the chemicals to it that need it so that our front lawn doesn't look half-as$ed.
Not necessarily. Where I live, we are not responsible for replacing a broken curb- or a broken sidewalk, either. We are only required to shovel the snow on the sidewalk and mow the grass. That's it. In fact, the town shovels all of the handicap accessible corners of the sidewalk that lead into the street. I don't even have to shovel that spot, even though it is "mine" as per my property survey.
So, IMO, what this boils down to is the rules that are in place where someone lives. Where I live, all poop must be picked up. But, dogs are allowed to be walked- and pee- in the space between the sidewalk and the road. So, getting back to the OP- if it's considered a "common" area by your town, then yes, I think it would be rude to address the peeing situation with your neighbor. If it's truly "yours"- as defined by your town ordinances, then I would not consider it rude to address it with the neighbor.
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| Posted 3/11/10 11:44 AM |
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melissny
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Re: Is it rude to ask a neighbor not to let their dog on my lawn
Posted by Mici C
Posted by melissny
Posted by suvenR
Posted by melissny
Yes, that grass is definitely not 'free game', it is still part of the homeowner's property. I have a nice stretch of this and it is where I find poop at least once a week so sorry if I sound guarded.
Are you allowed to fence it in? If not, the town is setting the expectation that it is for use by others. Someone leaving poop there, or anywhere else for that matter, is completely unacceptable. Does your town have any ordinances about dog walkers?
I live in Queens. You can be ticketed if you are caught in the act. The area I'm talking about is between the sidewalk and the curb. I don't know if it's legal to fence it in, most people don't. Most people cement it leaving a small box open around trees. I would like to keep it 'green' but I have a rental complex down the block that allows dogs and they are the culprits. I actually caught someone, reprimanded them, and then they pulled a bag out of their pocket!
There is someone in my town that has signs on this part of their grass that are a little dog pooping and it says "Clean up after your dog...we're watching!" I have no clue if they really are, but clearly they had some bad neighbors they've had to deal with before.
I've seen these! My neighbor across the street has "keep off the grass". I don't want to have to post a sign on my own property! My other idea is to put a camera outside with night vision and no sign. This might be the most extreme and expensive but I would definitely catch someone!
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