An old man’s neighbor keeps blocking his driveway. He decides not to let it go and teaches her a lesson!

The majority of neighbors treat each other’s property with respect. It is considered rude to trespass on another person’s lawn. However, one neighbor in Osceola, Florida, took this a step further.

An elderly man came back home to discover that there was a wall obstructing his driveway due to the new neighbor’s plan for a new driveway. Keep reading to see how this 79-year-old man responded and how he regained his driveway.

Building a New Home

Oliver’s new neighbor purchased an empty lot. He wanted to construct a new house from the ground up. This was a great commotion in the community. It takes at least seven months, on average, to build a house, but the work can also continue for years.

An Understanding Elderly Man

But Oliver never grumbled at the disturbance or din. He knew it was unavoidable because of the nature of the work. He was a gentle soul, after all, and the works were none of his business… until they obstructed his driveway.

The Beginning of the Dispute

It all began when Oliver returned from work. He was met with a line of slag blocks across his driveway. The line occupied half of the driveway, so he couldn’t even drive through in his car.

A Simple Misunderstanding?

Oliver believed it was a mere misunderstanding. As the neighbor was present on the construction site, he went and approached him directly. He informed Oliver that he was constructing a new driveway. That is to say, now it was his driveway, not Oliver’s.

No Right to Block

Oliver did not believe his neighbor was entitled to do so. The neighbor asserted that it was his, yet Oliver knew he was incorrect. The blocks went up unannounced. In an interview, Oliver stated, “I hate being bullied.”.

The Dispute Escalates

Even though Oliver was a gentle and tolerant old man, he wasn’t about to give up. “I still possess some of this fight within me and I dislike it when individuals attempt to exploit me,” he explained to the Dayton Daily News. He had to locate proof that he owned the driveway. If not, the neighbor could do whatever he pleased. Oliver began sifting through his aged records.

Deed of Ownership

Lastly, he discovered papers with the land he bought. He was entitled to two driveways measuring 36 feet. By law, the neighbor was not justified to intrude into Oliver’s half of the driveway. Upon discovering proof that the driveway was his, he presented the papers to the neighbor. They had a few discussions, yet the neighbor did not budge. He insisted on utilizing Oliver’s driveway. The old man was taken aback. He himself was not able to move the blocks, and his neighbor refused to cooperate.

The Media Gets Involved

Having no option left, Oliver aired his tale. He told his ordeals to Channel 9 News. The tale went from Florida to the rest of America. Journalists were highly interested in Oliver’s conflict with his neighbor. The tale didn’t depict Oliver’s neighbor as a good citizen. “He said he was a pastor or something,” Oliver told an interviewer. “A godly man. But I don’t believe his actions were very Christian.

Why Didn’t The Neighbors Help?

Everyone was of the opinion that the neighbor was to blame, but the entire neighborhood also received poor press. Why did no one assist Oliver in moving the blocks? Why didn’t they get involved? Oliver’s neighbor remained firm in spite of all the poor press. As the house was not completed, he was not present most of the time.

Media Part Two

Because Oliver had no means of reaching his neighbor (no phone number and no address), he once again called the media. He called WFTV and informed them that his neighbor had not yet changed his mind. Ryan Hughes, a reporter for WFTV, attempted to reach him. He was unable to find him, however. Of course, it appeared that the man was in hiding from the press.

Officials Are Not Much Help As Usual

In an attempt to settle the issue, Oliver had his deed of ownership and reached out to Osceola County. He substantiated that he was entitled to two 36-foot driveways. Nonetheless, the county ruled that this was not sufficient.

The Legal Road

The spokesperson for Osceola County told him to file a complaint against his neighbor. But Oliver feared that he did not want to get himself into something confusing. After all, he was after retrieving what belonged to him only.

Others’ Problems

Not only did Oliver have issues with this neighbor. The rest of the neighborhood also started to hate him. The subject man hadn’t even moved in, yet he had already succeeded in bringing negative publicity to the town.

Support At Last

While Oliver was criticized by some residents of Osceola for the publicity, others helped him out. A lot of people rallied behind him. They could not fathom how one would keep putting pressure on an old man of 79 years. And all over a driveway.

What’s Next?

Oliver felt he had no alternative. Contact with the neighbor was impossible, and the blocks still sat on his driveway. If this is the way things keep going, he will have to make a complaint, something he really didn’t.