Do Neighbours have to throw balls back?

If balls regularly come into your garden, you are obliged to give the ball back (either throw it back over or keep it safe to give to the owner when you next see them). If a child simply climbs into the garden to get it themselves however, it can cause further damage and is also trespass.

Can my neighbor keep my ball?

Yes. Just because a ball enters your property doesn’t mean the other person loses their property. However, if you can prove that they are intentionally throwing stuff on your property then perhaps they can be charged with trespass.

How do you keep neighborhood kids out of your yard?

1. Put up “No Trespassing” Sign & Warning Sign.
2. Install Motion Detection Surveillance Camera.
3. Talk to the Parents in Advance.
4. Good Fence Makes Good Deterrent.
5. Plant Natural Barriers.
6. Get Guard Dogs or Watch Dogs.
7. Install a Motion-Activated Sprinkler.

Can I retrieve ball from Neighbours garden?

“You have to ring the bell of the neighbour and ask first, but if they refuse or are not at home, you can still enter the garden to quickly get it back.” He added: “But only to look for your ball or animal, not to take other things, because that is still just called theft.”

How do you stop Ball Game streets?

If you have to play in the street use a soft ball to prevent damage to your neighbours fences, gardens and cars – ask before getting back play equipment. Where possible play outside your house not anybody else’s. Keep the noise and the ball down and do not let your game become anti-social. Don’t use abusive language.

How do you get rid of an annoying neighbor child?

Introduce yourself if you don’t know the neighbors in question, and exchange pleasantries. Describe the problem and how it’s disrupting your life. Be clear about what solution would work for you. Assure your neighbor that you want the best for their kids and that there are no bad feelings.

Can kids play ball in the street?

Playing ball games in public spaces is not against the law. However, ball games deliberately and persistently played recklessly and leading to property damage can be classed as anti-social behaviour.

Are no ball games signs legal?

‘No ball games’ signs are NOT legally enforceable – and are now being scrapped.

How do you deal with a neighbors child?

Here are a few steps you can take when trying to parley with your neighbor:

1. Make some cookies or muffins to take with you.
2. Introduce yourself if you don’t know the neighbors in question, and exchange pleasantries.
3. Describe the problem and how it’s disrupting your life.
4. Be clear about what solution would work for you.