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I have a neighbor that likes to use the sidewalk in front of my house in Bed Stuy. He and friends in the summer set up chairs in front of my house under my shady tree and he chains a bike to the parking sign in front of my house. To my complaints, he says that I do not own the sidewalk. What are my legal rights here? I am responsible for keeping the sidewalk clear and safe. How do you deal with such “bad” neighbors?