LifestyleNeighbours from hellWhen sharing spaces with strangers, it's normal for conflict to arise now and again. But people think this resident should report their neighbour over their inconsiderate behaviour13:43, 24 Jul 2026It’s normal for neighbours to have the occasional bicker. From noisy DIY to boundary disputes, living side-by-side can bring minor frustrations – and most of the time they’re sorted with a quick chat and a bit of compromise.‌But sometimes the problem goes beyond everyday niggles, leaving people feeling they have no choice but to take more drastic action. That’s exactly where one resident says they’ve found themselves, after becoming increasingly fed up with what they describe as a persistent smell of dog poo wafting into their home from a nearby garden.‌And while it might not sound like a big deal to have animal mess in the adjacent garden, others have warned it can pose a biohazard and potential health risk, which is why people are urging her to report the situation to her neighbour’s landlord or the relevant health authorities.‌Sharing her dilemma on Reddit's 'Neighbours from Hell' forum, the anonymous woman described the tenants next door as leading a "very easy-going lifestyle," sharing that they'd "neglected their garden".Although the neighbours seem nice enough, the animal waste is causing tension. The Redditor added: "They have a large dog, and it's made a mess of their patio with its excrement."I don't mean a little bit; there are enormous piles of dog mess all over, some right next to the fence that divides our gardens. About 10 piles large enough that you'd think a horse made them."‌She can't enjoy her garden as "the smell is horrid". The resident added: "I can't even open my back door because there's so much of it that I can smell it from inside when the door is open."They must not have a sense of smell. How they can live like that is beyond me."‌She doesn't know how to raise it with them without stirring up trouble, so asked the forum: "How should I approach this? Just politely ask them to clear up their dog's mess? I can't think of a way to hide the smell on my side."Fortunately, there's a way forward. Many urged her to speak with them directly and escalate matters to the landlord should the issue persist.One advised: "They're upsetting you by living in filth. There's already tension on your end. Who cares if they take it personally? That's disgusting. Get some cameras before you report them if you think they'll retaliate. Or. Or! OR! Just go talk to them".Article continues belowAnother suggested: "Contact their landlord. I'm sure they wouldn't like them doing that."A third concurred, noting: "They don't need to know anyone reported them. Landlord is just dropping by, normal practice, to check on their property. Sees it being used as a canine latrine."While a fourth pointed out: "You can report that to your local code enforcement and or health department as not cleaning up dog waste is a health/code violation."Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Neighbours from hell