Hello, I would like to ask for your advice.
The neighbor has planted his hedge quite close to the property line, with a gap for passing through. Behind the hedge, he has a compost bin and disposes of his grass clippings there, which means it is within our view, although slightly off to the side. That is not ideal for us (he has the neat side), but I guess there is nothing we can do about it. Also, he needs to enter our property once a year to trim his hedge, which we accept. He never asked for permission, and sometimes there are leftover clippings that I have to collect.
What bothers me is that he also regularly mows a strip of grass on our side of the property line with his lawnmower (I sometimes let the grass grow a bit) and frequently drives his wheelbarrow there to unload his grass clippings. He never asked if this was okay with us. On the one hand, it’s annoying, but on the other hand, we don’t want to start a dispute. I’m not keen on a personal confrontation.
So my question is, what would happen if I simply place some stones on my side of the boundary to at least block the wheelbarrow and lawnmower access? According to the 1980 development plan, however, a boundary to neighboring properties is only allowed with shrubs and bushes, which complicates things. A fence would therefore be difficult. Otherwise, I had considered a 30cm (12 inches) high picket fence, but that would cost money and the part planted in the ground eventually rots.
The neighbor has planted his hedge quite close to the property line, with a gap for passing through. Behind the hedge, he has a compost bin and disposes of his grass clippings there, which means it is within our view, although slightly off to the side. That is not ideal for us (he has the neat side), but I guess there is nothing we can do about it. Also, he needs to enter our property once a year to trim his hedge, which we accept. He never asked for permission, and sometimes there are leftover clippings that I have to collect.
What bothers me is that he also regularly mows a strip of grass on our side of the property line with his lawnmower (I sometimes let the grass grow a bit) and frequently drives his wheelbarrow there to unload his grass clippings. He never asked if this was okay with us. On the one hand, it’s annoying, but on the other hand, we don’t want to start a dispute. I’m not keen on a personal confrontation.
So my question is, what would happen if I simply place some stones on my side of the boundary to at least block the wheelbarrow and lawnmower access? According to the 1980 development plan, however, a boundary to neighboring properties is only allowed with shrubs and bushes, which complicates things. A fence would therefore be difficult. Otherwise, I had considered a 30cm (12 inches) high picket fence, but that would cost money and the part planted in the ground eventually rots.
They even have "Allemandsret." This means that everyone is allowed to walk across each other's land, as long as they don’t steal or cause any damage. They are used to this as well. No one would spy on their neighbor’s terrace.
They simply show more consideration than fences. They also never have roller shutters....[emoji1]
They simply show more consideration than fences. They also never have roller shutters....[emoji1]