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    Angry Landlord Ignoring Issue with Neighbor in Duplex Over Locking Gate in Shared Driveway

    My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: Texas
    We live in a rented duplex. there is a driveway that leads the rear of the house with a covered assigned parking for one vehicle for both sides where there is entrance to our homes by backdoor.there is a fence with a gate across the driveway. we've lived here for two years and the lady who lives on the other side has lived here for several years as well. the issue began when during daytime hours it became a hassle to get out of the car open the gate,get back in the car back out,then get back out of the car to close the gate and back in the car to run up the street for less than 5 minutes only to come back and do it all over so we prefer to leave it open and close it when we return home. Our neighbor began to purposefully ,even after explaining our intentions and even sticking a be right back sign on the gate, closing and locking with make shift locks such as hanger wire as soon as we leave.once she went as far as to wrap extensively a bungee as well as a rope that she tied in a knot making it difficult for my husband to get our car out to leave for work in time one morning. this is becoming very annoying and police are being called by both sides now over this as well as other petty issues.our landlord who we have no direct contact with,only our maintenance man who collects our rent which speaks very little English won't get involved so what should we do short of moving!?!!?

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    Default Re: Landlord Ignoring Issue with Neighbor in Duplex Over Locking Gate in Shared Drive

    Not legal advice, but I would be carrying an implement that would allow me to cut whatever (other than the "regular" lock) she uses to close the gate. Won't fix the problem, but might make it a bit easier for you. Do consider that this would be damaging her property, so be prepared to replace that item if requested. It sounds as if this is a recent development. How long have you been leaving the gate open, and for how long did you close and lock it before that? Does your lease address the gate and the lock? My feeling (which means nothing) is that if she is willing to get out and close and lock the gate after you leave, she is within her rights. I don't think she should be hindering your re-entry with makeshift barriers, but if the lock has been used all along, she can use that. It may be that she considers your refusal to close the gate as annoying as you find her refusal to leave it open. I would be contacting the property owner.

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    Default Re: Landlord Ignoring Issue with Neighbor in Duplex Over Locking Gate in Shared Drive

    Close the gate when you leave.

    That's all she wants.

    Gail

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    Default Re: Landlord Ignoring Issue with Neighbor in Duplex Over Locking Gate in Shared Drive

    You want the gate left open for your convenience. She wants the gate closed, probably for her protection and security. What do you think your landlord's role is in this? To make your neighbor do whatever you think she should do? It is within your power to be cooperative. The choice is really up to you. A landlord is not a parent to little children. You have actually involved the police in this childish spat? Good grief... yeah, you should move. Maybe the world in your next location will bend to your will...

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