A man who recently moved into a new home has found himself ostracised by his entire neighbourhood after refusing a neighbour's demand to keep his dogs inside so her children could play in his garden.
The dermatologist, who bought the house specifically for its large lawn to give his two dogs more space, shared his story on Reddit. He explained that a neighbour asked him to keep his dogs indoors when he is not home, claiming her children were afraid of them and wanted to play on his lawn.
When he refused, the woman, who is part of the neighbourhood association, began spreading rumours about him. Within a week, neighbours who had previously greeted him stopped making eye contact.
Reddit users overwhelmingly supported the man, pointing out the legal risks of allowing children on his property. One user warned: 'If a kid got hurt on your property you can be held liable, even if they were knowingly trespassing.' Another suggested installing cameras for protection.
The man remains firm in his decision, stating: 'It was my property and my say in it stays.'
