[tense music]
- Get the (bleep) outta here. - [Recorder] I live here.
- This guy started with me.
- [Recorder] His dog is loose without a leash.
- (bleep) you.
[lawnmower buzzing] [water spraying]
[dogs barking]
- Where's the, where's the paperwork?
- Yes, we do! - Yes, I do.
- [Narrator] As one in five Americans move to the suburbs,
neighbor complaints double.
- Get the (bleep) out of here, you broke bitch.
- [Narrator] People are spending more time at home
than ever before.
They have gotten to really know their neighbors,
for better...
- Get the (bleep) out of this neighborhood.
- [Narrator] And worse.
- Go (bleep) yourself.
- I'm suing the (bleep) out of you.
- You're gonna be sorry.
- [Narrator] From home, sweet home, to battle zone.
- Stop. Hey, hey, hey.
- [Narrator] These are...
- This is harassment, you fat piece of--
[doorbell ringing] [intense music]
- [Narrator] In the city that never sleeps,
over eight million neighbors pack into high rises,
subways, and everything in between.
And they're never afraid to clash.
- (bleep) idiot, shut up.
- [Narrator] In the lobby of a luxury building
in Manhattan, two neighbors argue about
putting a leash on a dog,
and one of them presses record.
- [Recorder] I didn't-- I asked him to put his dog on a leash.
- This guy's (bleep)... - [Recorder] Losing his mind.
- [Narrator] As he gets more irate,
the dog owner makes a demand.
- Get off the private property.
- [Recorder] I live here.
- Get the (bleep) outta here. - [Recorder] I live here.
- Get the (bleep) out of here.
- [Narrator] But the neighbor recording digs in.
- Get the (bleep) outta here.
- [Recorder] Why you think I don't live here?
- He doesn't know who the (bleep) you are.
Get the (bleep) out of here.
- [Recorder] I don't live here?
Do I, do I not live here?
I live here.
You're just yelling at someone who lives here.
- [Narrator] When the dog owner involves a doorman,
this lobby standoff ramps up.
- [Recorder] I don't have a (bleep) problem.
He did not leash his dog.
- This guy started with me.
- [Recorder] No, I mean, look at his dog is loose,
without a leash.
- Dude.
(bleep) you.
- [Recorder] Look at this guy.
- [Narrator] Finally, the unhappy neighbor leaves,
followed by his dog.
- Get off the private property.
- [Narrator] Calm is restored, and fortunately
the neighbors haven't crossed paths again.
In a city where space is tight and tempers run high,
everyone's just one bark away from a blowup.
- [Recorder] I live here. - Get the (bleep) out of here.
[dogs barking] [tense music]
- [Narrator] When families live in communities with each other,
they can work together to make life easier.
- [Recorder] Wow. Here they go!
All their legs under there.
- [Narrator] But in a sleepy rural town in the
Pacific Northwest, one woman finds living
in a property next door to her grandmother's house,
turns into a full-time family fight.
Since her grandmother's passing, a bitter battle is
raging over her property and possessions.
So when the woman next door sees her relatives
on a security camera arriving at her grandmother's house,
she goes to investigate.
- [Recorder] I wanna see some paperwork that
you're supposed to be over here.
- [Recorder] I got (bleep).
I have my (bleep) here.
- [Recorder] I will call the cops.
- [Narrator] The woman recording claims she has
a will saying she should inherit the house.
But in a recent court case, the judge rules it
to be invalid.
- [Recorder] You're being rid-- you're taking my (bleep)
- Hey, who put their hands on--
- [Recorder] You're touching my (bleep).
- [Narrator] However, the woman recording is furious
that her family members are taking down
what she says are her cameras.
- Hey! Get--
- [Recorder] Leave my (bleep) alone, leave my (bleep) alone.
- [Recorder] Leave my (bleep) alone.
- [Recorder] Leave my (bleep) alone, (bleep).
- Hey, I just seen you (bleep) push her.
- [Recorder] Leave my (bleep) alone.
You're breaking my (bleep). - Get outta here.
It's our property.
- [Recorder] You are touching my (bleep)!
- [Recorder] Where's the, where's the paperwork?
- Yes, we do! - Yes, I do!
- [Narrator] According to the judge,
legal control of the estate belongs to the aunt.
But the partner of the woman recording believes
the house rightfully belongs to her.
- [Recorder] Do you even have keys to the door?
- How does that feel?
- [Recorder] Do you even have keys? You don't even have keys.
- [Narrator] As emotions run high, the woman recording
decides to contact law enforcement.
- [Recorder] My son was outside jumping on his trampoline.
He said that there's people in my grandparents's yard.
I used to be the personal representative
of this estate.
I have my belongings inside, such as security cameras
and other items.
- [Narrator] In this instance, the police say
it is a family matter.
And the woman recording claims she is taking her family
back to court for possession of the house.
But it seems in a place where everyone is so close,
family ties can snap as easily as neighborly ones.
- [Recorder] Where's the paperwork?
- We have time to grab our (bleep).
- No time on this property.
- Yes, we do!
[kids playing] [tense music]
- [Narrator] When 36 year old, Anthony Burton
completes his service in the Marine Corps,
he and his family are excited to find the perfect spot
to put down roots in Salisbury, North Carolina.
- [Anthony] When we figured out we were gonna be
able to buy a house, me and the kids,
and my wife were super excited.
Definitely a quiet neighborhood,
where the kids can run around and play.
- [Narrator] Around the same time, new neighbors
also move in next door, an older man and his wife.
- [Anthony] He come over here, and we shook hands
and talked a little bit.
We thought they were awesome, and everyone was
excited to have good neighbors.
- Morning, neighbors! - Good morning!
- [Narrator] However, neighborly harmony shows signs
of discord, when Anthony discovers information
that leads him to believe that the driveway
and another foot of land to the right of his property
belongs to him.
- [Anthony] Initially when we moved into the house,
I was under the assumption that that was their driveway,
and really, honestly on my fault,
I didn't look at the survey.
- [Narrator] Anthony says his neighbors aren't pleased
when he tries to claim what he believes is his driveway.
- [Anthony] Just got worse from there.
I mean, it went downhill so fast that we
did not know what was coming.
- [Narrator] The neighbors put up "No Trespassing" signs,
and after several disagreements...
- [Anthony] You can get off my property please.
- [Narrator] Anthony takes action.
- [Narrator] Anthony parks in the driveway,
so the neighbor takes an unusual route
to reach the parking spot behind.
- [Narrator] And when Anthony tries blocking it with chairs,
he claims the neighbors drive right over them.
But it's what the neighbor says next
that Anthony finds alarming.
- [Anthony] All right.
I would 100% up and move everything I have right now
if I had the opportunity.
- [Narrator] Undeterred, Anthony marks
where he believes the property line is.
But the next day, his neighbor starts removing
the metal rods, so Anthony challenges him.
- [Anthony] What're you doing over here?
[saw buzzing] My goodness.
- [Narrator] And in an instant, he notices an object
in the neighbor's back pocket,
which looks like a gun.
- [Anthony] My kids were home.
It's just a anger that you can't describe.
I just wanna disarm him and make everybody safe.
- [Anthony] He's cutting them off.
[intense music]
[saw buzzing] My goodness.
He's cutting em off, huh? Yeah, show that to me.
My immediate reaction was just to let him know
that that's not gonna scare me.
I moreso just went back to my training in the military.
And that's, keep your eye on, positive ID, and if it
goes further than what it is, then you need to take action.
I try not to get the cops involved.
You know, they've already told us there's nothing
they can do until we get a court order, and so just,
I don't feel like calling them is gonna do anything.
- [Narrator] After that, things between the neighbors
go from bad to worse.
One day, Anthony mows the piece of grass behind
the driveway that he claims is his,
and the woman tries to stop him by turning on the hose.
[water spraying]
Anthony says he would like the matter
to be settled in court, but he cannot afford
to pursue any legal action.
- [Anthony] This changed my perspective a lot on
what it is to be a good neighbor and really, I mean,
just the buying process.
Like it's just crazy that you have no idea
when you move into a house or buy a house,
like, you don't know who your neighbors are,
and once you close, it's too late.
- [Narrator] According to Anthony, his neighbors
are still using what he insists is his driveway.
But he would like this feud to be over.
- [Anthony] And even if our neighbors needed something,
I would help them because that's who I am.
And I'm super hopeful that hopefully,
one day we will get this resolved.
My goodness. [saw buzzing]
You cutting them off.
[lawnmower running] [tense music]
- My neighbor rules.
[alarm beeping]
- [Narrator] Neighbors bicker, neighbors battle,
but neighbors...
...also boogie.
[upbeat music]
- Hello?
- [Narrator] And this British neighbor doesn't just knock.
[upbeat music]
He pops,
locks,
[homeowner laughing]
and drops.
- [Narrator] This grooving granny proves
that rhythm doesn't retire.
[upbeat music]
[crowd cheering]
- [Narrator] In New York City, this performer thinks
the dance party is over once the police arrive.
However, to the astonishment of the crowd,
the cop also busts some moves.
[upbeat music] [crowd cheering]
And suddenly, the neighborhood's got a new hero in blue.
[upbeat music] [crowd cheering]
[tense music]
- [Narrator] Neighborhood robberies
are one of the most terrifying experiences.
- [Carrier] Oh my God, oh my God, here.
Ah, ah.
- [Narrator] And on the outskirts of Johannesburg,
South Africa, an unsuspecting neighbor is returning home
from making a withdrawal from the bank.
[horn honking]
- [Narrator] The man honks for his granddaughter
to let him into the gated community.
And as he waits, a car pulls up, and at first,
he thinks it's just a neighbor.
But then comes the gut-punch realization.
They are armed robbers, and they're after his cash.
[intense music]
They attempt to pull the man from the car,
as his granddaughter opens the fence, oblivious to
what is going on outside the gate.
They demand his money at gunpoint as the
granddaughter closes the fence for safety,
but not before the family's dogs make it out.
[tape rewinding]
As one of the Dobermans knocks the robber to the ground,
he fires three shots,
and one hits the brave dog.
Frightened, the thieves leave, but they gather
the dropped cash.
After the incident, dog of the hour, Nikki,
is taken to the neighborhood vet, where she is
treated for the gunshot wound,
and luckily suffers no major injuries.
The police are called,
but the culprits are never found.
The cash may be gone, but in this neighborhood,
it's the protective dogs who keep the family safe.
[dog barking]
[tires screeching] [tense music]
- [Narrator] Ventura, California is known for
its glorious weather and laid back vibe.
And for sixty-one-year-old Michael Vale,
it's his slice of paradise.
- [Michael] I've lived in Ventura for 25 years,
and I loved it here.
We're right here on the beach.
- [Narrator] Michael is retired and owns a condo
in a pleasant neighborhood.
But the arrival of a new homeowner
in the apartment above him changes everything.
- [Michael] My neighbor, I've never,
ever had a normal conversation with my neighbor.
Not one normal, "How you doing?" kind of conversation.
- [Narrator] Michael claims that from day one,
they get off to a bad start.
- Hello.
- [Michael] Can you hold it down, please, upstairs?
- No, I'm sorry. I can't, it's only eight o'clock.
Here, let me, let me videotape you.
- [Michael] All right. - Here we go. That's good.
- [Michael] Could you hold it down please?
- I am moving in.
I have to bring something upstairs
so I can sleep on it,
so I will be quiet because I'm exhausted.
- [Michael] Good, if you need any help,
I'd be happy to help you. - Yeah, I would love help.
- [Michael] But could you please hold it down?
Because all day long-- - Could you help me?
- [Michael] You've been stomping loudly,
all day, stomping loudly.
Why are you being so loud?
- I had no idea this would be the foreshadow
of events to come.
- [Narrator] From then on, Michael says that they
both start recording each other, and all their
interactions are charged with tension.
- Restraining order.
- [Michael] Why are you such a bully?
- Oh, I'm such a bully!
God.
You're so pathetic, such a loser.
Get a job!
- [Narrator] He also feels his neighbor is purposefully loud
in front of his apartment.
[jar knocking]
- Can't open the jar!
[jar knocking]
Unless I pound it.
[jar knocking]
- [Narrator] And she makes rude gestures
in front of his security cameras.
- [Michael] Never experienced anything like this
in my life.
- [Narrator] A few weeks later, it's Michael's birthday
and something unexpected happens.
- [Michael] I was going to have a small,
little get-together, had friends over.
Had the barbecue, was all set,
I was about to put the steaks on.
[police sirens wailing]
It's gotta be one of the strangest things
that's ever, ever happened in my whole life.
[sirens wailing]
- [Narrator] In Ventura, California, 61-year-old
Michael Vale is grilling steaks for his birthday,
when suddenly, the emergency services arrive.
- [Michael] It was absolutely shocking
seeing the firemen right there in my room.
- [Narrator] An officer explains that the caller is
the neighbor involved in the noise dispute with Michael.
- And so apparently, she tried to knock on your door.
- No, she did not. - Nope.
- Okay. - She did not.
- [Michael] I'm sorry.
They had just come, smashed right through
the balcony, come right up with their ladders.
- [Narrator] And Michael takes it up with his neighbor.
- [Michael] Why are you such a bully?
You bully me constantly.
- You weigh 240 pounds, I weigh 140.
- [Michael] Oh, you wish I weighed that much.
- [Narrator] Michael believes his neighbor
dials 9-1-1 to mess with him.
But she claims she is justified.
- You're not allowed to have barbecus
on the lanai.
- [Michael] So in retaliation, you called the--
- No, I thought there was a fire.
- [Michael] You knew it was a barbecue.
- No, I did not.
- [Narrator] At his wit's end, Michael gets
a temporary restraining order against his neighbor.
The restraining order has now lapsed.
Michael says he and his neighbor
are still butting heads,
but he learns to deal with her by posting
on social media for support.
- [Michael] I've never experienced anything like this.
Biggest message here is be kind to people,
and you get so much more with sugar
than you do with vinegar.
- [Michael] Why are you such a bully?
- Oh, I'm such a bully!
So pathetic, such a loser.
Get a job!
[grill sizzling] [tense music]
- [Narrator] Neighbors who live in apartment buildings
are often precious about their parking privileges.
And when there's a disagreement over rules,
they blow a gasket.
- [Recorder] Hey, look how you park, look how you park.
- I pay to park, ass wipe. - [Recorder] So?
- [Narrator] In Lewisville, Texas, 35-year-old
Jared Mitchell parks his car outside his brother's
apartment, in what he believes is a free spot.
But when he and his brother depart,
Jared finds he is blocked in by an angry neighbor.
- [Brother] Ma'am, where?
- [Brother] He's leaving, he doesn't live here.
- You cannot supposed to stand or park
in somebody's driveway.
- [Narrator] The neighbor is annoyed that Jared's car
is preventing her from entering her private garage.
Realizing he was in the wrong,
Jared tries to reason with her.
- [Jared] I did not know, I didn't park in a handicap.
- You don't know--
- [Jared] My car was running the whole time.
I was here for less than two minutes!
- So, I can go to your house and--
- [Jared] I walked in-- - Park in your driveway?
- [Narrator] However, the neighbor is refusing to move.
- [Jared] Ma'am, I'm trying to leave.
- Well, I'm trying to get home.
- [Jared] So get home then, you're here.
- I can't because you're in my way.
I lease this garage and this driveway.
- [Jared] Okay, and that's why I'm trying to move.
I'm trying to move out the way.
- You shouldn't have been there in the first place.
Do you not understand?
- [Jared] All right.
- [Brother] For two minutes, he can't pick up his daughter?
- No! That's not a parking spot.
- [Brother] All right, all right.
- [Narrator] This parking dispute is going in circles.
But Jared signals a new strategy to persuade her to move.
- [Jared] You're not in a parking spot.
You're actually partially up in the fire lane.
So, let's film that. How about we do that?
- [Jared] No, you're entitled.
- [Jared] Uh, okay. [laughing]
Yeah, yo, that's new.
- [Narrator] Jared and his brother are so stunned
by the neighbor's racist comment,
that Jared stops recording.
The neighbor finally moves her car, and neither Jared
or his brother have seen the neighbor since.
But when the video was posted on social media,
it receives over a million views.
But even though it's resolved, this parking standoff
ends in an unsatisfactory way.
- [Jared] No, you're entitled.
- No! That's not a parking spot. - [Jared] Okay.
[car horn honking] [tense music]
- [Narrator] In every neighborhood, kids will be kids.
- No, 'cause there's a camera on there.
- Here, I'll cover the camera.
[doorbell chiming]
- [Narrator] And sneaking up to a door to ding dong ditch
is a time-honored tradition of trouble,
even when the homeowner is one ring ahead.
[boy shouts] [homeowner laughing]
- [Narrator] In a family friendly suburb
of Stockton, California, a neighbor is out at work.
However, she spots a kid she doesn't recognize
on her security camera, and she's on alert.
- I was playing soccer with my friend over there.
Like I don't know if this is gonna be recording
or if you guys can see it, but like the truck,
my dad has the same one.
Like where you get out and where the foot thing is,
so like you can jump off of the truck and get out safely.
Yeah, the ball hit right there.
It hit like right on that, but like, the one on
the other side, and it set off the alarm for a bit,
and I just wanted to apologize for that.
I don't know if anybody's home or if they're sleeping,
but I just wanted to apologize for that.
- [Narrator] Instead of neighborhood mischief,
this kid delivers a whole new kind of doorbell moment.
He doesn't just make an apology, he makes an impression.
- I don't know if anybody's home or if they're sleeping,
but I just wanted to apologize for that.