Can neighbours use the fence between our properties as a clothes line?

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#253064 24-Jul-2019 08:24

I think I know the answer but keen to get confirmation of the law that says so.

Basically the neighbour - without asking - is using the fence as a clothes line to dry their rug. So half of the rug is hanging over our fence.

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#2282576 24-Jul-2019 08:47

heavenlywild:

I would be happy to let them do that but without asking is just plain disrespectful in my opinion. How would they want a rug over the fence in front of their bedroom window?

Seems utterly trivial IMHO and the fact that you are immediately requesting advice on the letter of the law to deal with it - rather than just talking to them first - would strongly suggest that your "Neighbourly" credentials could also do with a polish...

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#2284305 26-Jul-2019 16:06

Update - spoke to the neighbour. Very reasonable and friendly chap.

You never know how a neighbour is going to react and hence my post / question.

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