Neighbors can be tough. You want to be civil, or even friends – after all, you have to live a few steps away from each other, for better or worse – but when it comes to expensive investments like property, and also to sharing space with a stranger, tensions and emotions can run high.
This guy was only 18 and working long hours when he decided the 4th of July seemed like a good way to blow off some pent-up steam.
And it was a happy time…
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Unfortunately, as often happens with fireworks, things got out of control.
A fire started, and by the time it was out, the fence dividing his property from his neighbors needed replacing.
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They were friendly about it…at first.
Then she showed up with a truly outlandish quote for repairs – over $10k – and he told her to hold up while he got his own estimates.
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She flipped out and shut the door in his face.
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Eventually, they agreed on $2k, and to meet at a notary’s office to sign papers and exchange cash.
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She didn’t show.
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Then, she decided he would do what she said, and went ahead having the work done.
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Also? She used the extra money to go to Hawaii.
And THEN… she bragged about it in a Facebook group.
She didn’t think about the fact that people who live in the same neighborhood might be included.
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They ended up in court (her doing).
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The judge, of course, told her she was nuts and sent them both on their way – OP was out what he originally offered and no more.
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That’s why you should at least try to be nice to your neighbors, people.
One reason, anyway.
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