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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#2282562 24-Jul-2019 08:26

If it's a one off are you really that worried?

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#2282563 24-Jul-2019 08:27

If its not there all day every day then I see no problem. At the very least they could ask. Unless you wanted to be a bad neighbour just let it be.

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#2282564 24-Jul-2019 08:28

Be neighbourly and let this one pass

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#2282567 24-Jul-2019 08:30

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?

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#2282570 24-Jul-2019 08:33

If this were the worst thing I had to put up with from my neighbours then I would be a very happy man...

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#2282573 24-Jul-2019 08:44

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?

In most cases I'd happily take the view of a rug over wooden pails of a fence from my bedroom window. But I'm not often in my bedroom looking out the window for any considerable periods of time anyway.

My current view from my bedroom window is a construction site with 2 and 3 storey terraced housing going up. 18 months and counting.

If you can't laugh at yourself then you probably shouldn't laugh at others.

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#2282574 24-Jul-2019 08:44

How bad are your neighbours? LOL

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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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#2282578 24-Jul-2019 08:50

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?

@heavenlywild You must be the typical neighbour that complains about anything!

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#2282580 24-Jul-2019 08:51

heavenlywild: How bad are your neighbours? LOL

My neighbour gave me some Snapper fillets a few weeks back they caught

Edit: FYI a rug is not clothes

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#2282582 24-Jul-2019 08:52

Geeesh, how quickly the discussion is turning south with assumptions.

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#2282584 24-Jul-2019 08:55

Linux:
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?

@heavenlywild You must be the typical neighbour that complains about anything!

Glad you are not my neighbour!

Is there any reason that you feel that you need to ridicule the OP?

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#2282585 24-Jul-2019 08:57

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?

I think you are being a tad precious about this. It's not disrespectful as a one-off or even occasionally. It's just a practical thing. It's winter and they want it dry. If you'd agree if they asked, then there isn't really difference, both ways the rug is on the fence.

Is this really the hill you want to die on?

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#2282587 24-Jul-2019 09:00

I am only seeking some feedback folks, don't feel the comments about my credentials as a neighbour are warranted, or the assumption of the magnitude of the issue to me.

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#2282589 24-Jul-2019 09:06

heavenlywild:

I am only seeking some feedback folks, don't feel the comments about my credentials as a neighbour are warranted, or the assumption of the magnitude of the issue to me.

@heavenlywild Lets clear one thing up

Does this happen often or is it a one off?

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