Dispute Between Neighbors. A True Story.
One of my goals in life is to some day own a house surrounded by land, and far enough away from neighbors so I can’t hear their toilet flush or clearly hear family spats. Have I ever mentioned that I live next door to a couple who likes to fight either first thing in the morning or right before midnight?
When I heard the following story and saw the pictures of the feuding neighbors in Utah, I laughed. But then it occurred to me that I too would be pretty darn pissed if I bought my dream home and my neighbor pulled a similar stunt.
A city councilman in Utah, Mark Easton, had a beautiful view of the East Mountains, until a new neighbor purchased the lot below his house and built a new home. The new home was 18 inches higher than the ordinances would allow, so Mark Easton, mad about his lost view, went to the city to make sure they enforced the lower roof line ordinance. The new neighbor had to drop the roof line, at great expense.
Recently, Mark Easton called the city, and informed them that his new neighbor had installed some vents on the side of his home. Mark didn’t like the look of these vents and asked the city to investigate.
When they went to Mark’s home to see the vent view, this is what they found…
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Ha! Serves him right. Props to Mr. Easton’s neighbor.
Downright hilarious!
Comment left on January 28, 2008 @ 6:31 pm
As if the 18 inches made a huge difference…. I agree that it serves him right. If you do not want a house built there, buy the lot.
Comment left on July 1, 2008 @ 5:15 pm
I only wish i could do this to my house for my lovely *** Neighbors!
Comment left on July 22, 2008 @ 9:47 am
Well, that’s creative. And it’s what you get when you try to usurp someone else’s rights. Perhaps Mr. Easton chose the wrong lot. His neighbor seems to have a better view of the mountains than he does!
He should have bought the other lot if he didn’t want his view hampered.
Comment left on July 31, 2008 @ 9:59 pm
Hello
The neighbor was in violation of the ordinances he agreed to when he bought the property. Most people, including those who commented above, are clueless regarding ordinances and covenants and think they can do whatever they please. The neighbor seems to be tastless jerks.
Comment left on August 19, 2008 @ 1:47 pm
I’m sure Easton complained as it was going up, and the neighbor ignored him. What a jerk of a neighbor. Good luck when he tries to sell.
Comment left on September 15, 2008 @ 4:39 pm
That is hilarious! The neighbor complaining about 18 inches needs to get a life! Serves them right!!
Comment left on September 27, 2008 @ 1:31 pm