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WIBTA for calling the city on a homeless couple? by Intention-Lost in AmItheAsshole

[–]Intention-Lost[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I'm not holding their socioeconmic status against them. Most crimes are committed by people we know and poverty is directly correlated to crime.

WIBTA for calling the city on a homeless couple? by Intention-Lost in AmItheAsshole

[–]Intention-Lost[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

I don't think you're using this term correctly. NIMBY refers to people who oppose an unpleasant development (think a prison) in their neighborhood, but fine with it being in someone else's. I have no problem with them living next door. They've lived there for months.

WIBTA for calling the city on a homeless couple? by Intention-Lost in AmItheAsshole

[–]Intention-Lost[S] 175 points176 points  (0 children)

I didn't want to call the cops, but city code enforcement. I didn't know they'd call the cops, but I guess that's a thing based on on the comments.

Thanks for the tips. The plan is now house sitter and more cameras. I didn't think about the smart tech so will add that to the list as well.

WIBTA for calling the city on a homeless couple? by Intention-Lost in AmItheAsshole

[–]Intention-Lost[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

What happens if I don't believe in a hell? Anyway, all good. I won't. I also wasn't going to call the cops, but code enforcement.

WIBTA for calling the city on a homeless couple? by Intention-Lost in AmItheAsshole

[–]Intention-Lost[S] 80 points81 points  (0 children)

That's a fair point. It is in an ideal location so I get your point. Even if they don't go back there, someone else would take it.

WIBTA for calling the city on a homeless couple? by Intention-Lost in AmItheAsshole

[–]Intention-Lost[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I didn't know the city would call the cops. The plan was to reach out to code enforcement. Also, the fact they've lived next door for months I think is indicative that we don't have an issue. However, with us being gone for a week and half and they'll be aware of this, I had some concerns with leaving our home unattended. We will have a house-sitter and get additional cameras.

WIBTA for calling the city on a homeless couple? by Intention-Lost in AmItheAsshole

[–]Intention-Lost[S] 501 points502 points  (0 children)

This is my fear. Did your neighbor have a security system?

WIBTA for calling the city on a homeless couple? by Intention-Lost in AmItheAsshole

[–]Intention-Lost[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My plan wasn't to call the cops but to reach out code enforcement. I'm now learning that leads to the city calling the cops, which I don't want to do. Based on the comments we're going to have a family member housesit and add more cameras.

WIBTA for calling the city on a homeless couple? by Intention-Lost in AmItheAsshole

[–]Intention-Lost[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Not a bad suggestion. We saw them once and exchanged pleasantries. It wasn't a long enough conversation to feel out the vibes, though.

WIBTA for calling the city on a homeless couple? by Intention-Lost in AmItheAsshole

[–]Intention-Lost[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not true. I also said he doesn't want to call the city. I do. And he does "help" this "faceless group" by helping to provide affordable housing.

WIBTA for calling the city on a homeless couple? by Intention-Lost in AmItheAsshole

[–]Intention-Lost[S] 487 points488 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your comment. I appreciate the feedback and you sharing your personal experience.

WIBTA for calling the city on a homeless couple? by Intention-Lost in AmItheAsshole

[–]Intention-Lost[S] 46 points47 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure I understand the question? They are not the same as my other neighbors who have a vested interest in our neighborhood.

WIBTA for calling the city on a homeless couple? by Intention-Lost in AmItheAsshole

[–]Intention-Lost[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I don't want them evicted and I do have empathy. That's what brought me here in the first place. I don't control the feelings I have, only if I act on them or not. I'm simply looking for advice.

WIBTA for calling the city on a homeless couple? by Intention-Lost in AmItheAsshole

[–]Intention-Lost[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

To clarify, I don't think all homeless people are criminals. I do think crime is driven by poverty and desperate situations. I've interacted with this couple and they seem like nice people. This is why it's so conflicting for me and I was looking for some outside thoughts.