I live in a terraced house that's my own property - one in a row of 10 houses. The house next door is rented and has had various tenants over the years. Last year a young woman and her 15 year old son moved in. We haven't spoken often, she works and I'm retired but I'd say we get on OK from the short conversations we've had. There is a passageway at the back of the houses that allows access to the gardens. The gardens are surrounded by tall fences and gates lead to the passageway. There has always been a small amount of rubbish in the passageway at the end of the neighbours garden, a much larger amount at the end of the next two where there is no exit. From my garden to the exit in the opposite direction all the neighbours keep it clear. The amount of rubbish next door, has increased lately and is now encroaching in the area at the end of my garden. I'm talking about furniture - chairs, doors, counter tops etc. There are two large items outside my gate. Fortunately, the gate opens inwards and I still have some access. This area needs to be kept clear for equipment brought by gardeners and various workmen, so that it doesn't need to be brought through my house. I don't drive and even if I could, if I moved it, I fear it would merely encourage more to be dumped. I'm not sure how to approach my neighbour to ask when, or if, she intends to move at least the stuff outside my gate or preferably, all of it. Any suggestions of how to handle the situation would be very gratefully received.
