I had some issues with subcontractors working next door on a weekend. They were using heavy machinery for demolition and it was super noisy. I asked them nicely to stop, but they refused. I then told them I didn't think they were allowed to work on weekends, and the main laborer started getting aggressive, claiming it wasn't my problem. After calling my neighbor, who confirmed that the crew shouldn't be working then, the foreman came over and told them to leave. I'm now worried about those laborers coming back on Monday. Is there anything I can do to protect myself or my property?
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If you're genuinely worried about retaliation, it might be smart to reach out to local law enforcement. They can advise on how to handle concerns about safety with construction crews. And definitely keep records of any aggressive behavior you encounter.
In many places, construction crews are allowed to work on weekends unless there are specific local ordinances prohibiting it. Since you mentioned they didn’t have a permit, that might be worth checking into—if they’re parked illegally or causing disruptions, the city might take action. Just keep your cool and document everything in case things escalate, that documentation can really help.
Yeah, if they were parked blocking your driveway, that gives you a solid reason to complain to the local authority.
Honestly, it sounds like you might have overreacted a bit. If there are no local laws against their work on weekends, you should probably just let it go. They’ll finish up and move on, and it might be less hassle than confronting them.
That’s true, but if you feel threatened, you have every right to protect yourself! Just be careful how you approach it.
Yes! A paper trail is super important. Document everything that happens just in case you need to escalate this further.