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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know this is an old thread, but it's an interesting topic.

To those saying sell/get out of there, I'm thinking in some states you would have to disclose this situation to the buyer. While it's not a specifically mandated disclosure, many states have other statutes that require disclosure of known nuisances or criminal activity on the property. I worry that if you don't disclose, you could be setting yourself up for a nasty lawsuit later. Thoughts? Obviously it's state specific. [/quote]

Yeah. I was thinking the same exact thing. We lived in an old building in Los Angeles where the neighbor downstairs would slam a broom on the ceiling all day long if we so much as walked across the floor (shoes off, tippy toes) she was obviously crazy and had a crazy daughter who we had been warned by neighbors not to engage with. We never complained to her, or the police or anyone else so when we sold and had in the paperwork that question "have you had any disputes with any immediate neighbors or cause to report them to police" we could say, hands on hearts "no". There were never any disputes because we were passive about it (though deeply unhappy!) specifically because we knew we would at some point, sell.[/quote]

You moved, you had NO problem with the crazy neighbor (and likely get along fine in society, and in life, are probably successful, in general - which is likely one reason why CN had a problem with you).  CN is barely a passing blip on your radar, and of no significance, in general. You would do fine no matter what, crazy neighbor (who socially, emotionally, legally and financially has far fewer options, and is too unstable to handle a move anyway) - not so much. You can't argue with crazy, everyone knows that - so just get on with your life elsewhere.  You did him a favor by moving instead of suing him - though the option is always there.

CN is well aware he has so few if any options (in life, in general) - hence the frustration at the next closest neighbor (extra wrath if you are happy, not depressed like CN and enjoy your life.  LOL.).  Add successful - and he is just a powder keg. Besides, if you sued him, he might lose his only asset, his house - and if he has kids, that is a moral dilemma on your part.  I suppose if you are feeling generous.........but the option is ALWAYS there to pursue legal options....... depending on how far CN wants to push.......Lots of relevant precedent on this - interesting topic, I agree, PP. [/quote]

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