Let’s face it—most of us have had to deal with annoying neighbors at some point. Maybe it was the guy who mowed his lawn at 6 a.m. every Saturday, or the upstairs neighbor who sounded like they were bowling at midnight. But the neighbors featured in these photos? They take bad behavior to a whole new level. Whether they’re loud, messy, creepy, or downright dangerous, these are the kinds of neighbors that make you want to move—fast.

Some of these stories are so outrageous they sound like something out of a movie. But no, they’re 100% real, documented by frustrated residents who just couldn’t believe what was happening around them. Brace yourself, because you might be about to see the worst neighbors in America.

Let’s start with a note that’s as bizarre as it is terrifying:

“This morning, there was a fight with our neighbor, and a gunshot was heard through our bathroom mirror.”

Yes, you read that right. A gunshot. Through the bathroom mirror. That’s not just a loud neighbor—that’s a potential crime scene.

Here’s another surprise left by a neighbor, this time taped directly to someone’s front door:

“To make my car look cute, the neighbor’s kid decided to decorate it with a rock.”

Kids will be kids, but when “cute” involves scratching paint and denting metal, someone’s got to draw the line. Hopefully the car owner had good insurance—or at least a strong case for a conversation with the kid’s parents.

Speaking of property damage, one unlucky homeowner shared a picture with this caption:

“Arrow with our neighbor’s courtesy.”

Yes, an actual arrow landed in their yard—apparently thanks to a neighbor who thought target practice near homes was a good idea. Archery and suburban living definitely don’t mix.

Then there’s the case of a reclusive neighbor being taken advantage of. One resident noticed:

“The neighbor of this guy merely takes pictures of his open window. That isn’t lawful, in my opinion.”

It’s creepy, it’s invasive, and yes—it’s probably illegal. Taking photos into someone’s home without their consent? That crosses all kinds of boundaries, both legal and moral.

Let’s not forget the trashy behavior—literally.

“My neighbor has an issue with trash.”

From overflowing bins to piles of junk spilling into the street, some neighbors just don’t care. And it shows.

One person shared this frustrating situation:

“The man across the street, who fixes RVs as a side gig from his house, completely blocks our street.”

Trying to live on a quiet residential street, only to find yourself surrounded by half-assembled RVs and blocked driveways? Not exactly the peaceful neighborhood experience most people are looking for.

Sometimes the inside of a house is worse than the outside. One tenant finally got a glimpse of their neighbor’s duplex after they moved out overnight:

“We now know why we have never seen the interior of his home.”

The accompanying photo? Let’s just say it confirmed their worst suspicions—trash, clutter, and chaos that no landlord would want to deal with.

Another picture told the story of how a neighbor “moved” in the strangest way:

“How my neighbor chose to relocate for a few hours.”

The image showed household items, furniture, and even electronics strewn across the front lawn like a yard sale gone wrong. Apparently, “relocating” didn’t involve a truck—or any planning whatsoever.

Some stories are downright scary:

“Last night, our bedroom wall was shot through by our neighbor.”

That’s not just an inconvenience—it’s life-threatening. It’s hard to feel safe when bullets are flying through your bedroom wall.

And finally, one neighbor turned recycling into an odd kind of personal statement:

“My neighbor has well over a hundred empty Captain Morgan bottles in their recycle pile! There was also a full recycle bin. He was quite Captain-like!”

Whether he was throwing a party or just very dedicated to rum, that’s a level of alcohol consumption that raises more than a few eyebrows.

From dangerous behavior to total disrespect, these neighbors are living proof that you don’t always get to choose who lives next door. While some of these stories might be funny in hindsight, others serve as serious warnings about what can happen when common courtesy goes out the window.

The next time you hear your neighbor playing loud music or forgets to bring in their trash bin, just remember—it could be worse. You could be dodging arrows, cleaning up after someone else’s mess, or worse, patching up bullet holes in your wall.

Have any nightmare neighbor stories of your own? Share them—and maybe we’ll all feel a little better knowing we’re not alone.