The homeowner revealed how the situation has left them "uneasy and unsafe" after their neighbour began harassing them quite late at night over the volume of their TV15:33, 28 Jul 2026Moving into a completely new neighbourhood can bring excitement and joy. But until you're handed the new set of keys, there's no idea whether you're now living next to a neighbour from hell or your new best friend.‌It's important to remain civil with the people around you otherwise all kinds of problems can arise from harassing your dogs to petty arguments over your driveway. Now one problem which might occur from time-to-time is noise – especially on the weekends. But in this case, the homeowner who just moved into the new area is being harassed over their TV noise – which isn't as bad as they think.‌And while the situation could be solved with one simple conversation, things escalated fast when their neighbour began intruding on their property.‌The resident said the neighbour crossed the line when they began knocking on their window late at night. Sharing the situation on Reddit, the person recalled: "I just moved to a new area, and I'm having issues surrounding my new neighbours."From almost the very first night since I've moved in, the neighbour(s) have complained about the noise from my TV."I'll admit that I'm not used to living in so close to the next house, but I've tried to adjust to this by moving my TV into a room without a shared wall, using CC and turning my TV as low as I can where I can still hear what is being said.‌"I can't even hear my TV when I'm in the kitchen, let alone sitting outside."Escalating Escalation and Late-Night TrespassingAs the noise dispute escalated, the neighbours took matters into their own hands by reaching through the fence with an object to tap on the homeowner's living room window.‌They added: "I live alone, and suffer from anxiety. So every time this happens it leaves me feeling uneasy and unsafe. I know I'm definitely not the perfect one in this, and I'm trying to remedy the situation, but what else is there that I can do?"After sharing their predicament on the thread, numerous people stepped in to offer their thoughts. The homeowner has since posted a further update on the situation.The poster continued: "I wanted to reiterate that the TV was in my bedroom, where the walls are much closer (by inches), but I moved it to the lounge room after the first couple of complaints, so the TV is now meters away from any shared walls.‌"I have the volume up during the day (20-25), and it gets lowered as it gets closer to quiet time (12-15, with CC). I try not to watch anything with too much high pitches or low bass during this time also. I am not watching anything like action movies."I do have a hearing test booked for the upcoming week, so maybe that will help clarify some things for myself. I'll see if my TV is compatible for BT headphones in the meantime."Security Measures and Reddit Community ReactionsIn an effort to record any "further harassment", the individual intends to install a motion-activated camera to monitor their neighbour's behaviour. They plan to point the camera towards their own garden to avoid capturing the neighbour's property.‌Since the dilemma was posted, it attracted scores of comments. One said: "Motion sensor sprinkler aimed over the fence. Have it on a timer where it turns on at night and turns off in the morning."Another added: "Easiest option is to upgrade the sound system, add a subwoofer and drown them out completely." Others claimed to call the police and report an intruder on their property.What To Do If Neighbour Is Trespassing ExplainedIn the UK, if a neighbour is trespassing and tapping on your windows at night, prioritise your safety by documenting the incidents.Article continues belowEnsure you report the harassment to the police and secure your property boundaries. You can log the exact date, time and details of every incident.Also it's worth setting up cameras or video doorbells to capture clear video proof of the trespassing. Another option could be is to fix or upgrade your fencing where possible. Or add thorny plants near the boundary line to physically discourage trespassing.