Homeowner Says Neighbor Throws Weekend Parties and Guests Keep Peeing and Vomiting in Their Bushes, Then Calls Them a “Bad Neighbor” for Calling the Police

Some neighbor disputes are petty.

This one is just… gross.

What made this story take off is how quickly it escalates from “annoying parties” to literal biohazard cleanup in someone else’s yard—and a neighbor who refuses to take responsibility.

A lively group of friends celebrating with drinks on a sunny rooftop party. — Photo by RDNE Stock project

It Started With Loud Parties… Then Got Worse

The OP says their neighbor throws parties almost every weekend.

At first, it was manageable:

Loud music
Lots of people
Late nights

Annoying, but tolerable.

Then came the part that crossed the line.

Guests Using Their Yard as a Bathroom

According to the OP, party guests have repeatedly used their front bushes as a toilet.

Not once. Not twice.

Multiple times.

The result?

Strong smell lingering in the yard
Bushes starting to die
Constant cleanup after every party

And somehow, that wasn’t even the worst of it.

It Escalated Even Further

At one party, someone didn’t just stop at peeing.

They threw up in the OP’s flower bed.

The OP even took photos to document it—but when they showed their neighbor, the response was:

“That could be anyone.”

Despite it happening during his party.

The Neighbor’s Response Made It Worse

When confronted about the behavior, the neighbor’s main defense was:

“I can’t control what my guests do outside my property.”

Which didn’t sit well with the OP.

Because from their perspective:

They’re your guests.

You invited them.

You’re responsible.

Attempts to Fix It Didn’t Help

The OP tried a few things:

Turning on sprinklers during parties to deter people
Talking directly to the neighbor
Calling the police during an incident

The sprinklers actually worked—until the neighbor complained that his guests were getting wet.

The police? They couldn’t do much since no one was caught in the act.

So the problem just… keeps happening.

Why This Story Blew Up

Because it hits a very clear line:

There’s “annoying neighbor behavior.”

And then there’s people using your property like a public restroom.

Most people agreed this wasn’t overreacting—it was way past that.

The Internet’s Reaction

The overwhelming response?

Fight back smarter.

The top suggestion came from u/sullimareddit:

“Motion activated sprinklers.”

Simple. Effective. Slightly petty.

And honestly? People loved it.

Turning Deterrence Into a System

Others took that idea further:

Add motion-activated lights
Install cameras pointing at the bushes
Put up signs warning people they’re being recorded

u/QueenComfort637 suggested combining everything for maximum effect:

Cameras, lights, and a sign—“Smile, you’re being recorded.”

The idea is to make people think twice before stepping onto the property at all.

Some Went Even Harder

A few commenters pointed out that public urination can carry serious consequences.

u/KindlyCelebration223 said:

“People have ended up on the sex offenders list for peeing in public.”

Others suggested documenting everything and taking it to small claims court for property damage.

A Few Realistic Takes

Some users noted that a fence might not even solve the issue.

Because if people are already ignoring boundaries…

They might just ignore the fence too.

My Take

This isn’t really about parties anymore.

It’s about respect.

Once someone’s guests are repeatedly damaging your property—and the host refuses to take responsibility—it stops being a “neighbor issue” and starts being a pattern.

The Bigger Question

If someone refuses to control their guests…

At what point do they become just as responsible as the people causing the damage?

Willow and Hearth