And hang it on you side of the chain link just in case!

Be sure it is a glow in the dark sign(probably don't actually exist).

Generally speaking, communication is very good but there does come a point when I would personally quit communicating & start ignoring.

tldr: some people are dumb

You can thank NASA and the ISS for glow-in-the-dark paint improvements.

The newer paint, once 'energized' can last for several hours. I remember talking about this in a chemistry class. You pump up the energy then force it to drain slowly via a different pathway. Thus, you can get long illumination from short periods of energy. Couple that with aligning the crystals in the paint for long lasting light.

That's why exit signs are painted with it. They coated the interior of the ISS with these strips to provide light if the power ever went out.

Fun fact for the day!



So yes, you could get a NO TRESPASSING sign painted like that, that would be illuminated for long hours of the night, facing the neighbor.

~egon

Dr. Doctor said:

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That's why exit signs are painted with it.

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Not to be a stickler on your fun fact, but exit signs aren't painted with anything. They're covered in reflectorized sheeting that reflects light back to the driver via millions of tiny prisms in the sheeting. There is no light stored in the sheeting and the signs don't glow in the dark.

YellAg2004 said:

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Dr. Doctor said:

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That's why exit signs are painted with it.

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Not to be a stickler on your fun fact, but exit signs aren't painted with anything. They're covered in reflectorized sheeting that reflects light back to the driver via millions of tiny prisms in the sheeting. There is no light stored in the sheeting and the signs don't glow in the dark.

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Not to be pedantic....

No power Exit signs


They are "glow in the dark" signs.

~egon

This neighbor is going to be unreasonable. Good luck.

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YellAg2004 said:

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Dr. Doctor said:

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That's why exit signs are painted with it.

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Not to be a stickler on your fun fact, but exit signs aren't painted with anything. They're covered in reflectorized sheeting that reflects light back to the driver via millions of tiny prisms in the sheeting. There is no light stored in the sheeting and the signs don't glow in the dark.

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Not to be pedantic....

No power Exit signs


They are "glow in the dark" signs.

~egon

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Oooooohhhh, exit signs. As in building exit signs. Why didn't you say so!

I defaulted to roadway exit signs (as that's my area of work). Your original statement was correct.
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CJS4715 said:

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This neighbor is going to be unreasonable. Good luck.

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He's a lawyer too. I knew it was gonna be a problem as soon as I found that out.

A lawyer was going to come on your property to alter an asset he does not own? Wow, full of himself. You may well need the no trespassing sign.

The easiest thing you can do is dig a 14-16 inch deep cross trench across your back yard perpendicular to your drain line at the end. Set 4" black perforated drain pipe in trench enveloped in gravel and tee it onto the end of the drain line. Cover it all with soil & sod so none of it shows. Cross trench could be 15 feet or so long. Problem is then only his.

Yeah, I'm sure the city will get right on that.

would be fitting for the COH to come out and want to get tough on this "drainage/flooding" issue. they can't get **** done about entire roads/neighborhoods flooding but will jump right on a backyard holding 6" of water!!

keep an eye out for the prius patrol!

That's what I'm hoping for! I'm sure the city has better things to do. Plus, they probably don't want to get involved in petty neighbor disputes anyway.

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would be fitting for the COH to come out and want to get tough on this "drainage/flooding" issue. they can't get **** done about entire roads/neighborhoods flooding but will jump right on a backyard holding 6" of water!!

keep an eye out for the prius patrol!

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This is city of Jersey Village.

my bad... In my experience you can almost certainly substitute city of .... and the response will be similar.

Perhaps he is fixated on the drain because the probable reason for the standing water is as others have pointed out: his yard is noticably higher (at least from the photos it looks that way). If he can get you to do something about it, then he doesn't have to; the old "best defense is a good offense" strategy. Next thing you know, he will be blaming you for his awful fence deterioration and demand that you pay for it.
Sounds like you called his bluff.

nice

man i'm spoiled... I have absolutely awesome neighbors.

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am i wrong assuming he wants a new chain link fence because of rain water?

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my first though when I saw the photos. He wants a new fence and wants you to help pay for it.

I say you still need to post a big No Trespass sign just for good measure.

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I think I would personally inform him to please go ahead & call the city. If they even do come out they will see that his yard is higher than all surrounding yards & his fence is just old.

Is he serious about this? Nothing better to do? What's his deal?

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This is what I'd do. Talk to him first and point out the elevation differences that were there when the houses were built - then politely explain to him that should he come onto your property and plug your drain, that he will be guilty of trespassing and destruction of your property.

From the pictures shown, it looks like all houses slope downward into what was likely designed as a natural drainage swale where the fences are installed.

I wouldn't put it past this dude to sneak onto your property and pour concrete mix down tour drain he wants plugged. I'd go get a WiFi camera and have it catch him doing something on your property (make sure it is night vision or just have a patio light shining directly on the drain area). After you post that no trespassing sign, this will start to play his game. Dare him to do something, call his bluff. Arrogant p***k.

I do actually have a camera that would catch him if he tries to do something to the collection part of the drain. It doesn't point out to the spot where the drain ends though. I would hope he's smart enough to not try anything at this point, but who knows...