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Spite Houses

When neighbours disagree, it can often be the start of some pretty serious passive aggression Anonymous notes, dirty looks, and all-around juvenile behaviour often ensues. But if that’s the most it escalates, consider yourself lucky. You could have a neighbour who decides to build a spite house. This is a structure designed with one purpose in mind, to annoy one’s neighbour by blocking daylight, views, and access to other areas. From Boston’s famous Skinny House to the Richardson Spite House in New York City, it’s amazing how far some people will go to show their frustration!

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