Neighbor's Junk On Our Property

[Guest]

This neighbor is next door where there is no fence dividing the side yard. We have approximately 7' of property there, while the neighbor has approximately 3'...a narrow path. He asked if he could park his motorcycle in this area...we agreed. Then he asked if he could bring in some supplies for a construction job...we agreed. Led to believe it was temporary. Concerning these materials, most was temporary. But, he has slowly added more and more literal junk and, slowly moved all of it towards our house. As of this past week, all of it now sits completely against our home. An area 7' (all on our property now) by 30' full of junk. Even some metals reaching to the 2nd floor windows. His path is perfectly clear. Our siding has been cracked and holes put in it. We weren't planning on keeping that siding up, but he doesn't know that. Twice now I have brought up the topic of us putting a fence up. He has been extremely evasive and made excuse to not be able to talk about it. We both went over to ask him to move all of it as we do need to work on the exterior of the house. He has left for an out of state vacation. We have no idea when he will return. Can we move this junk onto his property? We called the police and they said they could not give legal advice. Also, we have taken numerous pictures. Thank you for any advice.

 

[army judge]

You should contact your city's building inspections department, or in some places they are called code enforcement.
A call to your city hall should be able to get you pointed in the right direction.
You might be able to search your city or town government website and discover the right department tonight.
Many of those agencies allow you to make complaints online.

Finally, you can also contact your elected city councilperson or alderman.

They can help you find the right agency to address your problem.

In fact, many cit police agencies will tell you too, if you contact them on their NON-EMERGENCY number.

Last, but not least, a visit to the local precinct and a short conversation with the helpful desk sergeant or duty officer can also offer you helpful insight as to whom you contact.