Neighbors

When we moved into our condo community over 4 years ago we hoped to become great friends with our neighbors. This grand idea of having neighborhood block parties and $5 wine nights floated in my head. From the first week of our life in this neighborhood this idea was shot to hell. And I'm talking about the deepest depths of hell...all by one woman. Over the years we have learned to just ignore her complaints against us (some bordering harassment and discrimination) and move on with our quiet existence here. We are fairly good acquaintances with the two ladies next to us, which has made things a little easier.

About a year and a half ago a gay-couple bought a unit across from us, but never fully moved into it until 3 months ago. And from that moment they have been causing us issues. Calling in complaints for rules that don't exist (and our stupid management company sending us a violation notice for said non-existent rule) and joining the other woman in some what harassing and discriminating complaints. About a week later I noticed some violations and took some photos of them with the intent to send them in. A day later I found out through the grapevine that one of the gentlemen just passed away. So I decided not to send in the photos to be nice and not add that to the poor guy's situation.

After tonight screw that shit. Screw trying to be nice and compassionate and neighborly. That just flew way out the window and is now on it's way the icy regions of the North.

We had two friends over to watch a movie and have pizza. One of our friends parked in the space next to this gentleman's unit. We have no assigned parking in our complex. When our friend leaves we see that the guy has intentionally parked his car behind our friend's and in a fire lane. After knocking on the door to ask him to move the guy refuses, so we tell him that we will be calling 311 to have it towed. After this he moves it, but with lots of cursing, vulgar gestures and threats. When he does move the car he flicks off Carl and our friend while honking his horn at them. I immediately call our management company and leave a message with them as well as writing a very unhappy/angry email to them requesting immediate response on Monday morning.

I'm tired of this and I'm not letting it roll off of my shoulders any longer. We're standing up for ourselves! While, I know you can't pick your neighbors and most times when you move it's a crap shoot as to what kind you will get. I think we got the shit end of the stick in these.

Rant done.