Can a neighbor build a deck in your yard?
Can a neighbor build a deck in your yard?
When you live in a subdivision with houses that are close together, this happens – especially when the houses are built on different elevations. I’m sure he didn’t build his deck specifically so he & his guests could look down into your yard. We once looked at a house w/ a swimming pool.
How big of a fence can I build in my Neighbor’s yard?
active oldest votes. 1. A general rule (not sure if your neighbors abide to it) is to build the fence 1-2 feet inside your property line. You mention that the fence post is presumably in their property so even butting up to it would be in their yard.
How to screen out neighbors in your backyard?
The cut-outs add some interest and give her a place for her hanging plants in the summer. In my yard, I used 2” x 2” boards to create a lattice screen (also with cut-outs for hanging plants) around the main lawn area of my yard.
What would you do if your neighbor did this?
My new neighbor and I have an adjacent backyard separated by a brick wall. My new neighbor decides to create a deck so high that when he has his parties all the guests can look down into our private yard. I know he can do what he wants and at this point don’t care. But how would you feel if this were you? TheIncredibles!
When you live in a subdivision with houses that are close together, this happens – especially when the houses are built on different elevations. I’m sure he didn’t build his deck specifically so he & his guests could look down into your yard. We once looked at a house w/ a swimming pool.
Are there backyard privacy ideas for screening neighbors out?
My house has a small city yard where the neighbors have a clear view into my backyard. One of my top priorities, when I moved in, was to come up with some backyard privacy ideas to screen that view. Using some of these ideas and some backyard shade ideas, I’ve been able to create the secluded secret garden of my dreams.
Can a neighbor build right up to my property line?
Let’s say your neighbor can build right up to the property line, but in so doing, damages the soil (and foundation) of your yard. You may (or may not!) have a legal claim. Also, consider the situation where you own a 1 story building, but your neighbor decides to build a 50 story building, blocking out the sun from your property.
Is it bad to look at your neighbor’s patio?
Of course, your patio is probably less relaxing if you’re staring straight at your neighbor’s house, backyard, or even onto their patio. When it comes to outdoor seating areas, the importance of privacy cannot be stressed enough.