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The Sun
4 days ago
- The Sun
I got a fence to block out my neighbour's garden – there's so much mess the fence FELL & then they angered me even more
A WOMAN has declared a ''neighbour war'' after her neighbour's garden was so full of rubbish it caused her fence to collapse. Furious social media user @ hughesrachy took to TikTok to rant after the mess in the neighbour 's garden caused her wooden fence to crumble - and eventually fall down. According to the woman, the person living next door had accumulated a pile of items which the man stored outside. A recent video posted online also revealed ''the state'' of the garden, jampacked with full bin bags, plastic storage boxes, wires and even what appeared to be an old washing machine. There also seemed to be old tech, a canopy with no cover on top, a string of garden lights, a swing frame with no swings and more. The TikToker claimed that they ''had a fence in front of this'' - but that the neighbours ''had put all kinds of stuff inbetween the two fences''. This, she claimed in the video, caused her fence to fall down and the TikToker was left with a ''crumbled fence behind''. After approaching the neighbours and asking to go halves to cover the cost of a new fence, the woman said they ''refused'' to chip in. Eventually, the neighbour 's fence collapsed entirely and fell down into her garden, revealing a huge mess on the other side. The woman went on: ''So had it removed was it wasn't safe.'' Unfortunately for the TikTok user, it didn't end there. Not only is she now left with no fence and privacy whatsoever, she claimed the neighbour ''won't pay and is waiting for her ''to pay to get a new one''. I hate my new build garden being overlooked so found a 5 METRE privacy fence to block out nosy neighbours for under £30 ''How is this ok?'' she was outraged, declaring the start of '' neighbour wars '' in the caption. Since being posted online, the clip has taken the internet by storm, amassing close to 460k views in just 16 hours. It also has over 2,200 likes and 345 shares - however, the TikToker has turned commenting off. How to create privacy in your garden CREATING privacy in your garden can be achieved in a number of ways depending on your budget, and the size of your space. Here are some effective ways to enhance privacy in your garden: 1. Fencing Install a tall, solid wooden or vinyl fence. This is one of the most straightforward ways to gain immediate privacy. Or use lattice panels, trellis, or slatted fencing to add a decorative touch while still offering privacy. 2. Hedges and Plants Fast-growing evergreen shrubs or trees like Leylandii, Thuja, or Bamboo along the boundary of your garden can help with privacy. Grow a dense hedge using plants like Boxwood, Privet, or Laurel. It may take time to grow, but it provides a natural and green privacy screen. Use climbers like Ivy, Clematis, or Wisteria on fences or trellises to create a lush, green privacy barrier. 3. Outdoor Curtains Hang outdoor curtains around pergolas, gazebos, or patios for an easy-to-adjust privacy solution. 4. Sound Barriers A water fountain or small waterfall can help drown out noise, adding to the sense of privacy. Or install fencing designed to reduce noise if privacy from sound is also a concern. £20,000 garden fence fine UK boundary rules mean your humble garden fence could turn into a legal nightmare if you get it wrong. Whether you're upgrading panels or building from scratch, the regulations are clear and local councils aren't afraid to crack down. New rules which came in last week under the The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 outline what homeowners can build without needing full planning permission. Gurpreet Chhokar, Which? Legal Expert, said: "If you're thinking of putting up a new garden fence this summer, there are a few important things to bear in mind to make sure you don't break any laws and find yourself landed with a fine." Back garden fence For a back garden fence, you're allowed a fence up to two metres high (that's about six foot six) without needing planning permission. Gurpreet said: " if you don't have planning permission then your fence can't be any higher than two metres from the ground." Go any higher, even with a decorative trellis, and you'll need to get approval first. Skip this step and you could be forced to tear it down, or even worse – face enforcement action. Front fence At the front of your property, things get stricter. Fences can't go above one metre if you live next to a footpath, road or public space. That's just over three feet tall. It's designed to help visibility for drivers and pedestrians but plenty of homeowners are caught out. Breaching planning rules can lead to an enforcement notice and, in some cases, fines. If your fence causes a statutory nuisance, such as flooding or blocked drains, you could face penalties of up to £5,000 or £20,000 for a business under environmental regulations. Ignore it, and things can escalate to court. Neighbour disputes are the most common property complaint in the UK and they often boil down to where the boundary actually is. Before building, measure up carefully and chat things through with your neighbour. Snapping a few photos and getting a handshake agreement could save you a legal headache down the line.
The Sun
25-05-2025
- The Sun
Our apartment block got into a huge neighbour row - we're in a constant note war
NOTE KIDDING Plus, the top neighbour rows Published : 19:02, 25 May 2025 Updated : 19:02, 25 May 2025 A WOMAN has shared how her apartment block has gone into the ultimate 'neighbour war' with multiple people leaving anonymous angry notes. She took to Reddit to show the series of notes and sassy replies that had been taped to a window in a communal area. 4 A woman shared how a 'note war' has begun in her apartment block, which was initially triggered by smoking Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk 4 The 'war' continued with a number of replies Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk The first person had stuck an angry message up that read: 'Please stop smoking here! 'This is a smoke free apartment. 'It stinks up the whole building.' Instead of apologising, someone had replied, writing on the bottom: 'Make me.' On a separate piece of paper, they had later added: 'Maybe you should move. 'Plus your dogs stink up the whole building as well. 'We pay rent here too and we should have the right to do what we like.' The woman had been shocked seeing this note as she was the dog owner but not the smoker, as the second person had assumed. She explained: 'I got pulled into our neighbors' note war. 'Saw this note this morning and thought it was funny that we were the assumed note-leavers in the building. Your kids are breaking law if they kick their ball over neighbour's fence, High Court rules after couple sued next door 'There's been a constant note war going on for a year now where notes have been put up asking people to stop smoking in their apartments. 'Of course these don't deter the smokers and the complex doesn't have a no smoking policy. 'We are the only dog owners and know this is how apartment living is like with the smoking.' She clarified that the apartment doesn't have a smoking policy for the person involved. The woman added her own note into the mix, which read: 'Hi, dog owners here. 'We are not involved with this. Rude.' 4 The woman - who was the dog owner - left her own note after being dragged into the row Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk 4 She then showed a pictures of her two dogs Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk People were highly entertained by all the angry passive aggressive notes, and joined in the debate in the Reddit comments. One person said: 'I would just print out a laugh emoji or something.' Another added: 'I would have said hey I will try to get my dogs to stop smoking.' And a third commented: 'I love reading apartment drama like this I'm nosy af.' The Top Five Reasons Neighbours Squabble One study by Compare the Market revealed the top reason British neighbour's argue Broken fences - top of the board was broken fences and whose responsibility it was to fix it Parking: one of the leading drivers of neighbour disputes, with 54.1 per cent of people having issues with people parking in front of their house, parking bay or driveway Trees - complaints about a neighbour's tree cracking your garden path was also common with nearly half of participants finding it frustrating Bin wars - outdoor bin etiquette continues to ignite the most furious debates between neighbours Nosy Neighbours - some people have their eyes and ears at the ready to have a peek causing problems for others
