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Furious Neighbor Demands Compensation Because Redditor Got Their Guest’s Car Towed For Obstructing Mailbox

Imagine a friendly neighborhood with big lawns, happy faces, and…a mailbox war!

OP has a neighbor whose guest blocks their mailbox 2-3 times a week, disrupting the delivery of their son’s medications. Despite repeatedly asking the neighbor to avoid parking there during mail delivery hours, the behavior didn’t change. After receiving another “undeliverable” notice, OP called the non-emergency line, resulting in the police towing the car. The neighbor is now demanding reimbursement for towing fees, but OP feels justified in calling the police after multiple warnings. OP has installed security cameras and notes the neighbor’s guest now parks in their driveway, though there is some tension.

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Scroll down below to read the story in OP’s own words.

1. OP had warned their neighbor’s friend not to block their mailbox. After repeated incidents, OP called the police, resulting in the car being towed. AITA?

2. OP’s neighbor’s guest often blocks OP’s mailbox, causing issues with USPS delivering bi-weekly medications for OP’s son.

3. OP received “undeliverable” notices twice due to the blocked mailbox. OP spoke to the neighbor multiple times explaining the issue, but nothing changed.

4. OP asked the neighbor not to park there during mail delivery hours due to work schedule issues, but the behavior didn’t change despite them seeming agreeable.

5. It happened again, so OP called the non-emergency line. Expecting a ticket, OP was surprised when the police towed the car for blocking the mailbox.

6. The officer towed the car, and now the neighbor demands OP pay the fees. OP feels bad but had already asked multiple times not to block the mailbox.

7. She told OP to lighten up. OP argued giving the prize for a cheap dog costume was unfair, leading to a full-blown argument that a friend broke up.

8. OP considers giving money to avoid issues but feels conflicted as calling the police led to the neighbor’s car being towed.

9. Upon returning home and reading the responses, OP moved in three months ago, and this issue has persisted since then.

10. OP did warn them multiple times, so the fees are their responsibility now. One day, their guest parked in their driveway instead.

11. OP installed a security system shortly after moving in. Cameras cover every angle, including the street and mailbox, ensuring any tampering will face serious consequences.

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Now that you have read the story, it’s time for you to see what Redditors had to say about this. Read till the end to see what are other people’s opinions on this. Don’t forget to share your own opinion at the end of this article.

12. You’ve been patient and warned them about the consequences. They chose to ignore it, so the outcome is on them.

13. Their lack of consideration doesn’t make you at fault.

14. Absolutely NTA. You’ve tried to communicate and they didn’t respect your needs. They brought this upon themselves.

15. You’ve been clear and reasonable. Their actions led to the situation, so they should bear the responsibility.

16. They should have prioritized your mailbox over convenience.

17. You’ve done everything right by warning them and trying to resolve it peacefully. Their refusal to cooperate led to the consequences.

18. Nope, not the A-hole. You’ve been patient and clear about your needs.

19. They chose to ignore it, so the consequences are theirs to bear.

20. Redditors are advising OP not to pay.

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