Want to keep the neighbours on your side? Take note of these...
Poorly positioned trampolines could frustrate your neighbours. In fact, last monthher neighbours' trampoline was severely impacting her wellbeing and making life miserable because it overlooked her garden. If you're the courteous type and enjoy getting along with your neighbours, make every effort to place your trampoline away from their fence.
Harry adds:"To avoid neighbour disputes, place the trampoline away from any shared neighbouring lines. Ensure that when standing or jumping on the trampoline, you do not have a view into other gardens. Be aware that if a neighbour can prove that the trampoline is an invasion of privacy, then it can become a legal matter."Leaving a dog alone in the garden can lead to unwanted behaviours and excessive barking.
"If your neighbour's dog is constantly barking, the first point of action should always be trying to talk to them. If this doesn't work, keep a diary of timings, and report the noise to the local council who can act," adds Harry.If you want to change something about a fence that legally belongs to your neighbour, you should ask their permission first – even if you're only painting, varnishing or staining it.
"Trailing plants can only be added with the permission of the owner as they may cause damage. You can find out who owns the fence by observing which side the boundary of the fence is placed. The fence will be on the side of the owners."Hot tubs help ease away tensions of the day, but they can also be loud once switched on. If you want to keep a good relationship with your neighbours, check in with them when using it later in the evening.
Harry continues:"The noise level of a hot tub can vary between 41- 67 decibels. This is rather loud and can serve as a nuisance to neighbours. Adhere to the same rules as mowing the lawn when it comes to using your hot tub. If you plan to use it out of these hours, notify your neighbours to avoid confrontation."
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