A man who recently built a house on a piece of land that was previously used as a gravel road by locals is facing backlash after he put up gates to deter people from using his driveway as a shortcut.
A Bit of Background
A man recently bought a piece of land and had a house built on it, which was previously used as a gravel road by locals to get around faster. The house was being built very clearly from the road, so the locals had all had time to get used to a new property on their shortcut.
A Handy Shortcut
However, since he moved in, he noticed that his driveway had become a shortcut for people, including walkers and bikers, causing a lot of traffic to pass by his house every day. The man didn’t mind initially, but he started to be disturbed every day when he wanted quiet time.
Private Property
He didn’t want the whole town driving through his driveway every day and put up signs saying that it was private property, but it didn’t change anything. So, he put up gates that only he and his wife have access to, which didn’t deter the walkers, but he has plans for that.
An Invasive Problem
“I simply do not want the whole town driving through my driveway every day,” the man said. “I realized it was a problem when I moved in and could constantly hear cars driving through all hours of the night. Or voices of people talking and people walking right past the cars.”
He Acknowledged the Past
The man acknowledged that people had been using the road before he moved in, but he wanted to make it clear that it was his private property now. “You can clearly see a house there, and I’m sure they saw it being built,” he said.
Mixed Reactions From the Locals
The man’s decision to put up gates was met with mixed reactions from the locals. Some understood his concerns, while others felt that he was being unreasonable and inconveniencing them.
“I get where he’s coming from, but it’s not like he’s the only one living here,” said one local resident. “We’ve been using that road for years, and now he wants to cut us off. It’s not fair.”
He Only Wanted Peace
The man acknowledged that he couldn’t stop people from walking through his property, but he was determined to find a solution to the traffic problem. “I have plans for the walkers, too,” he said. “I just want some privacy and peace and quiet in my own home.”
A Local Fuss
The man’s decision to put up gates to deter people from using his driveway as a shortcut has caused a big fuss among the locals. This was never the man’s intention, and it seemed incredibly dramatic in his eyes.
Constant Complaints
Numerous people have knocked on his door, complaining that they will be late for work or school, and one man even claimed that he was late for an interview because of the gate. The man tells everyone that it is private property, that the house didn’t just appear there, and that they saw it being built and the signs as if it was a route they used daily.
He Even Said Heck No to The COPS
However, the police have used the area as a speed trap, and the man has had cops ask him to open the gates, which he refuses to do. His wife is normally the type to let people use the driveway, but the constant traffic was too much to handle.
Some Neighbors Understand
The man’s direct neighbors understand his concerns, but the townspeople are upset that their shortcut is gone, and they are even upset about the house being there altogether.
He’s Not Trying to Be a Difficult Neighbor
The man insists that he’s not trying to be an evil neighbor and that he just wants some privacy and peace in his own home. He has had to deal with people parking their cars all over his driveway and property during sports events, which is a common occurrence in the town.
Is He the Jerk
Despite his efforts to explain his side of the story, the man is still wondering if he’s the jerk in this situation. He even spoke to lawyers who agreed this was his property and he didn’t need to allow people to use it as they pleased.
The Internet Responded
This person wrote, “It’s your property, and they can’t use it anymore. They will just have to get used to going the long way around.”
More Internet Comments
This commenter said, “The police request gets me. ‘Open it up for traffic so we can catch traffic speeding on it’.”
A Final Comment
This commenter wrote, “I would also be concerned about liability. What if there were an accident on your driveway? Someone could potentially sue you. If you’ve not done so already, I would post ‘private property’ all over and follow through with your plans for the walkers (which I’m curious about). Eventually, people will get used to it.”
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