Trespass/Privacy Laws/Rights

[coldingham hibs]

Looking for some advice on an issue that we are having, maybe someone has experienced similar or maybe a legal person might have an answer.

The issue: New neighbours moved in about 6 months ago and their son, who is probably about 16-18 years old and autistic has been coming on our property and staring through our windows, and when I say staring I mean his face against the glass. My wife feels extremely intimidated & scared, the lad is about 6ft so not a small kid. Today he appeared at the window and gave her a huge fright. I decided enough was enough and spoke to the neighbour. I discovered from her that he had previously climbed the back fence and had looked in our patio door, fortunately this must have happened when we were out. Anyway, I told her that it was an invasion of our privacy and whilst we appreciated that he has autism it needs to stop. So this is where we are at, understandably the lad has an issue but the parent is responsible and as she is aware he has done this then she needs to ensure that it doesn’t happen again.

What I’d like to know is what are our next steps if it continues, clearly my wife cannot be living in fear of him and we can’t continue to have out privacy taken away.

Could anyone offer advice?.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Looking for some advice on an issue that we are having, maybe someone has experienced similar or maybe a legal person might have an answer.

The issue: New neighbours moved in about 6 months ago and their son, who is probably about 16-18 years old and autistic has been coming on our property and staring through our windows, and when I say staring I mean his face against the glass. My wife feels extremely intimidated & scared, the lad is about 6ft so not a small kid. Today he appeared at the window and gave her a huge fright. I decided enough was enough and spoke to the neighbour. I discovered from her that he had previously climbed the back fence and had looked in our patio door, fortunately this must have happened when we were out. Anyway, I told her that it was an invasion of our privacy and whilst we appreciated that he has autism it needs to stop. So this is where we are at, understandably the lad has an issue but the parent is responsible and as she is aware he has done this then she needs to ensure that it doesn’t happen again.

What I’d like to know is what are our next steps if it continues, clearly my wife cannot be living in fear of him and we can’t continue to have out privacy taken away.

Could anyone offer advice?.

I’ve no experience with this mate but next time it happens I wouldn’t hesitate to contact the police, I appreciate he’s autistic but if you can’t get through to the parent to ensure it doesn’t happen maybe the Bill at their door will. As you say, you can’t live like that and it’s not right that your wife feels unsafe in her own home.


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[coldingham hibs]

I’ve no experience with this mate but next time it happens I wouldn’t hesitate to contact the police, I appreciate he’s autistic but if you can’t get through to the parent to ensure it doesn’t happen maybe the Bill at their door will. As you say, you can’t live like that and it’s not right that your wife feels unsafe in her own home.


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Thanks for the response, unfortunately I have a real fear that the Police won’t be interested, especially when they discover he is autistic. It’s a really difficult position.

[Scouse Hibee]

Thanks for the response, unfortunately I have a real fear that the Police won’t be interested, especially when they discover he is autistic. It’s a really difficult position.

I think if it happens again you should just dial 999 and report an intruder on your property and that you feel in danger. They will respond and attend, it might sound a bit dramatic to do this but at least then you have started the ball rolling and the parents of the child might respond by trying to prevent further Police visits.

[easty]

I’d speak to the neighbour again first, tell them that if this continues you’ll be calling the police to report someone on your property.

Hopefully the threat of it is enough for them to take it seriously and do something to stop it happening.

[JimBHibees]

I’d speak to the neighbour again first, tell them that if this continues you’ll be calling the police to report someone on your property.

Hopefully the threat of it is enough for them to take it seriously and do something to stop it happening.

That would be my approach. The fear aspect is the important bit. Got to be said i would crap it if looked up and someone is staring at me through my kitchen window in my back garden.