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AirBNB/Neighbor Dispute

Posted on 6/13/23 at 9:42 pm
Posted by LowCountryGaper
New Orleans
Member since Nov 2015
89 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 9:42 pm
Here's the scenario. I own a nice little cabin on a river in central Mississippi. Very rural. No houses around except for across the river about 100 yards. I've been letting folks bring dogs for 2+ years now. Never had an issue. Its a great little cabin on a beautiful piece of land.

A few months ago, neighbor across the street gets a new dog. Its a herding dog she let's roam free during the day when she's at work. Its a friendly dog, but very annoying. Everytime a renter (with dogs which is almost all of them) comes, the dog swings across the river, onto my property, and barks incessantly at the guests and their dogs. It jumps and scratches. Knocked over my 3 year old in the river on Saturday (playfully, but still forcefully). She maintains that its the coming and going (which is frequent as we are a popular rental) of all the different people and dogs that keep her dog in an agitated state.

Eliminating pets from the rental would destroy my revenue. I have significant investment in this property and simply can't own it without maximize its revenue. Who'se the jerk, here? Me for having an AirBNB with dogs that doesn't leave the property? Or the neighbor who has the dog who won't stay on their land? Really want to be a good neighbor but also protect my business and property rights. Not to mention safety of myself and my guests as the dog jumps and scratches and could hurt a small child.
Posted by BluegrassBelle
RIP Hefty Lefty - 1981-2019
Member since Nov 2010
99448 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 9:44 pm to
Do you charge a cleaning fee and make your guests do an unnecessary amount of tasks despite it being an AirBnB?

Will report back later after answers.
Posted by billjamin
Houston
Member since Jun 2019
12706 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 9:47 pm to
Doesn’t matter who the jerk is. Tell her to keep her dog in check or you’ll deal with it. There’s a huge liability for you if that dog knocks over the wrong person on your property.
Posted by LSUJML
BR
Member since May 2008
46800 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 9:47 pm to
As long as the renters dogs are staying on your property it seems like an issue to speak nicely to the neighbor about
I’d also invest in some cameras if there’s an incident between a renter or their dog & neighbors dog
If they don’t do something about it report it local authorities with camera footage of it on your property
This post was edited on 6/13/23 at 9:48 pm
Posted by HeadSlash
TEAM LIVE BADASS - St. GEORGE
Member since Aug 2006
49943 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 9:49 pm to
Does it have a collar?
Posted by BigBinBR
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2023
4424 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 9:49 pm to
quote:

Do you charge a cleaning fee and make your guests do an unnecessary amount of tasks despite it being an AirBnB?


This is the only thing that needs to be answered to determine who’s wrong.
Posted by ItzMe1972
Member since Dec 2013
9825 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 9:49 pm to
Posted by Slingin Pickle
Fancy side of the North Shore
Member since Jun 2008
3016 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 9:51 pm to
Leave out a few bowls of antifreeze. Or put up a fence
Posted by notiger1997
Metairie
Member since May 2009
58306 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 9:53 pm to
Shouldn’t matter if your property is an AirBnB or private home, this count needs to keep her dog on her property.

Btw, can you link your property listing or at least the name? I’m interested in renting something like this in the fall.
Posted by USMCguy121
Northshore
Member since Aug 2021
6332 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 9:55 pm to
quote:

She maintains that its the coming and going (which is frequent as we are a popular rental) of all the different people and dogs that keep her dog in an agitated state.



lmfao. She is 100% the problem here.

don't fall for this.
Posted by cgrand
HAMMOND
Member since Oct 2009
38988 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 9:56 pm to
google “blue heron cabin” in summit
it is fantastic

we wrangled the neighbors dog on the cabin side of the river a couple times last time we were there. A bit aggravating but no harm no foul. Somebitch barks constantly though
Posted by notiger1997
Metairie
Member since May 2009
58306 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 9:57 pm to
Thanks. I was wondering if this is the same one you had posted on the travel board about some time ago
Posted by Thundercles
Mars
Member since Sep 2010
5142 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 9:58 pm to
If the dog is coming on to your property it's a menace. The dog will inevitably get in an altercation with a guest's dog or possibly hurt a kid, and you'll be partially on the hook for it. I'm sure the neighbor is annoyed by all the comers and goers, but that doesn't mean their dog can come harass people and pets.

Personally I'd politely discuss with the neighbor and lead with the concerns for their dog's safety along with the people visiting your cabin. And if that doesn't solve the problem, you'd have to escalate to authorities.

Someone will eventually visit with a pitbull and things will get ugly.
Posted by LowCountryGaper
New Orleans
Member since Nov 2015
89 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 9:58 pm to
Fee Yes - Tasks No!
Posted by TheWalrus
Member since Dec 2012
40832 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 9:59 pm to
As long as you aren’t violating any rules by using the property as an AirBNB then she is in the wrong.
Posted by LowCountryGaper
New Orleans
Member since Nov 2015
89 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 10:00 pm to
LOL - didn't take long to find a guest on here! Thanks for the kind words and the experience. AirBNB is such a bad word I get self-conscious and overcompensate to be accountable and a good neighbor. Crazy thing is - this place is in the middle of nowhere. Just want to be a good neighbor but its becoming problematic.
Posted by LowCountryGaper
New Orleans
Member since Nov 2015
89 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 10:02 pm to
Ain't no zoning out 'der.
Posted by NotoriousFSU
Atlanta, GA
Member since Oct 2008
10279 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 10:03 pm to
Go shite on your neighbor’s lawn. The dog will understand.
Posted by BigBinBR
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2023
4424 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 10:03 pm to
quote:

Fee Yes - Tasks No!



Ok. It’s definitely her fault. She should keep her property (dog) on her property. It doesn’t matter how many people or pets you have come on your property as long as they are staying on your property.

She’s basically telling you in not so many words that her dog and where her dog goes is more important than your property rights.
Posted by DMAN1968
Member since Apr 2019
10152 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 10:03 pm to
quote:

the neighbor who has the dog who won't stay on their land

Is there a leash law there?

If so...problem solved.

ETA
quote:

Is there a leash law for dogs in Mississippi?
It is unlawful for any dog, cat, domesticated livestock, or any other owned animal to run at large upon the streets, alleys, or other public or private property not your own unless restrained by a leash or lead. All domesticated animals must be securely confined to your property.
This post was edited on 6/13/23 at 10:10 pm
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