Is it rude to put up low fence or shrubs on property line in front yard?

My front yard, the lawn and my neighbor's connects. What I mean is there is no driveway separating, just one big lawn. Our neighbors, the kids are using both front lawns as a ball field. I watch balls bounce on my cars, knock my planters over, scrambling in my shrubs. Some are waiting right near my car to retrieve ball. We asked them if they can limit to staying on their property but it's not working. Neighbors before us had kids and they never did this. Is it flat out rude to suddenly put shrubs on property line or put up a very low fence?

Message edited 6/18/2016 8:14:36 AM.

Re: Is it rude to put up low fence or shrubs on property line in front yard?

I think it's more rude for them to have no regard for your personal property

Re: Is it rude to put up low fence or shrubs on property line in front yard?

nope....you need to protect your property

Is it rude to put up low fence or shrubs on property line in front yard?

Nope, just make sure it's permitted. In my town you cannot have fences beyond the house line unless you have a corner lot.

Is it rude to put up low fence or shrubs on property line in front yard?

Not at all. As the pp mentioned, check to make sure you do it legally and go for it. That would drive my DH insane but then again, he'd just go out there and scream at their parents most likely.

Is it rude to put up low fence or shrubs on property line in front yard?

Absolutely not. You've asked them nicely to try to stay off your property and they don't listen. I say go for it

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You're a good sport for putting up with it for a while, id be livid if my car was getting damaged. Some people are totally entitled and they raise their kids in the same way.

Is it rude to put up low fence or shrubs on property line in front yard?

It is your property you can do as you wish as long as your town does not have any regulations against it. I have a low fence around my front yard that was there when we bought the house- I like that it keeps people off my lawn.

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Ugh I used to feel the same way

Told my husband we'd put up a line of cactus plants prose bushes or a brick wall lol

Sports? Yeah my son takes archery.....gonna put the target facing YOUR car for a change....


Of course I was kidding but man if it's really the thought that counts...

Is it rude to put up low fence or shrubs on property line in front yard?

When we moved in I used to fell this way. I now have kids & one day will be playing in the front. It's hard

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I don't think it's rude if you have tried talking to them already. Not to mention what happens if one of them gets hurt on your property or damages your property. Just make sure you follow rules of your municipality

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I wouldn't worry about seeming rude. The kids and the parents are assholes for not following rules.

I would probably put up fishing wire or an electric fence and sit in the window sipping lemonade while watching them trip or get zapped.

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go for it...

check what town rules are... houses not on corners in our town seem to only be able to put 3 foot fences past the house line to the sidewalk.

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My neighbors did this. It had nothing to do with keeping kids off property. Yet their kids are still all over our front yard! They are constantly bouncing balls off our car and playing hide and seek around them! We have had multiple problems with the parents. Now if I am home I set my car alarm off anytime a ball or kid touches it! I feel you pain! If my kids want to play ball we go to the park 1 block away! I just don't get some parents. I hope it works for you!!

Is it rude to put up low fence or shrubs on property line in front yard?

I would put up a fence, and make sure it's tall enough that they can't just hop over it. Because it sounds like they would if they could.

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i would absolutely do it. I do not allow my neighbors children to play on my property. If they fall or get hurt while on my lawn, its my responsibility.

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How do you approach a parent about this? These are fairly new neighbors. I don't want to come across as a beotch, but its only a small piece of property and I feel like it's being taken over. Trying to make our lawn nice too, paying landscaper to do seeding and fertilizer, etc. Sometimes after sprinklers go off, they are out there shortly after. Ugh...

Message edited 6/21/2016 9:28:07 PM.

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