Quote Originally Posted by Philbert View Post
I think you're OK as regards to castle doctrine, but it doesn't sound like your neighbor is the kind of guy who pays attention to the finer points of the law.

I would get the requisite permission from the owner and then tell the neighbor you've got permission from the owner to fix the leak. I can't imagine why he would want to stop you. If he gets hostile then that's a separate problem to deal with.
Thanks Philbert! I really think its my best move here. I can atleast stop more damage to my home for the time being and I can hopefully stay out of the drama. I'm a pretty accepting person but I have standards for friends and this guy doesn't even come close. I'll get permission from the owner and let the resident know I will be putting a coating on the roof before I procede. I think it will go ok but between him and his buddies in the non attatched home on the other side of me I feel like I live in some strange experiment where lunatics and criminals are just expected to live among us.