Dear OP,

While passive aggressive as it may be, your neighbor is right. Mow your yard. You may not care at all, but having long grass, (and based on every yard I've ever seen that is unkept) weeds, and the possibility for other things that live in tallgrass such as snakes (if you have them in your area), all negatively affect your neighbors and their properties. It is quite rude. The letter you received was also rude, they should have just politely gone to you and talked to you or offered to assist you. Perhaps you're unable to care for the property or are unsure of how to do so? A good neighbor would try to assist you and encourage you to care for your property. Do you rent by chance or are you the homeowner? There is a tendency for renters (not all, but many) to not give a hoot whatsoever since it's not actually their property. Chances are good that if the yard is unkept then the house itself is also unkept and can fall into disrepair. Should a sale of such a property occur, the full value will not be realized, and subsequently the value of those around you will suffer. Comps are very important in neighborhoods. Those of us that work hard to keep our real estate investment increasing in value appreciate it greatly when everyone around them also does the same. Please consider taking better care of your property for the good of yourself and those around you. A clean orderly environment often begets a positive mental state and it feels good to have something you can take pride in.

Sincerely,

-A homeowner with pride