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‘Party at E’s house’: Why Elon Musk’s neighbours have had enough

Elon Musk has created a high-security estate by purchasing multiple properties in West Lake Hills, Texas, over the past three years and transforming them into a compound starting in 2022.
Neighbors, led by Paul Hemmer, have challenged the estate due to unpermitted construction like a 16-foot fence exceeding height limits and ongoing disturbances, with a unanimous local planning commission ruling in April 2025 against Musk's variances.
The dispute involves complaints about illegal buildings, frequent security guard shifts, traffic increases, and Musk's security measures justified by alleged threats, which residents claim disrupt the previously quiet neighborhood.
Paul Hemmer described the estate as 'Fort Knox' due to its security, while city officials warned granting exceptions could encourage rule violations, and Musk has argued his companies produce products people love despite criticism.
The case will proceed to a West Lake Hills City Council meeting on May 14, 2025, where final decisions will determine if Musk must alter or remove some of his estate’s structures, highlighting tensions between private security and community regulations.

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Elon Musk Can't Get Along With His Neighbors

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24 days ago·United States

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Musk Argued Being a 'Public Official' Should Make Public Meeting Addressing Neighbor Dispute Private: Report

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24 days ago·New York, United States

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At the neighbor's lottery, they ran into Elon Musk.

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24 days ago·Montreal, Canada

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Musk Installs 5m Fence on Mansion for “Security Concerns”... Reasons Neighbors Oppose

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The Neighbor From Hell: Texas Suburb Livid Over Elon Musk's Security Guards, Cameras, Parties and 16-Foot Fence Surrounding His $6Million Mansion

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24 days ago

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Elon Musk's neighbours are turning against him - here's why…

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