Neighbors Affecting My Business

[Unregistered]

I wish our yard was fenced! We can't afford it, but I'm thinking we may have to bite the bullet and finance one, at least for the back yard. I don't blame the dcp at all for being concerned -- I'm concerned for my own kids as well! My husband told the neighbors a week ago that the dcp wanted to know what was being done, and that's when they told him about putting up a fence. So far the yard is still wide open though, and I am just so tired of fighting with them at this point, you know? Plus there are other neighbors that let their dogs run loos, so it's not just these ones that are a liability.

Go to Tractor Supply, get some T posts & cattle fence for a play area & call it a day.

[biglou]

You probably don't want to hear this, but it is your responsibility to keep the kids safe. As such, you need to have a fence around your property to keep out all "unwanted" visitors. I know it may hurt your wallet, but this is one of the things "we" must do as providers. I would have someone who knows how to install fences visit you and measure how much fencing you need, and get an estimate of the costs. Then deliver that estimate to your neighbor. Let them know you will be installing the fence and in light of the situation, would like them to contribute 50% of the costs, to maintain safety for all and good neighborly relations. If they refuse, see a local attorney on your rights and chances of winning a civil law suit for the harm done to your property, the dog. You can mention the daycare to your attorney, but he/she may tell you the daycare has no standing!