Is it allowed to position privacy screens arbitrarily on your own property?

It can now be assumed that the neighbors placed the hut so close to the border to better utilize the property. Surely, there would also be "Gegennachbarn" here who would not simply accept the border construction.

Now it can be assumed that the neighbors placed the cabin so close to the border in order to better utilize the property. Surely, there would also be "counter neighbors" here who would not simply accept the border construction.

Regulations and laws apply, after all. These aim, among other things, at consideration and equality. It's not about elbow freedom and they are precisely made for those who only think of themselves. There may also be ignorance involved (one does not want to assume anything evil), but 3 meters of foresight, I think, can be expected from anyone moving in a civilized world. But I admit: I am also somewhat naive ;) But: not so naive that I see myself in a submissive role. Therefore: do what you like without measuring on this neighbor's side :P

We'll probably do it that way too, I think I'll fairly bring it up the next time we see each other. I think if you say in a polite tone that you don't really like to look at it, that's no reason to hold a grudge against someone. But out of interest, I would still like to know: How much distance would you have to keep from the border? With the corrugated metal box or with the privacy fence? If I put my fence right next to the border now, I'm just thinking about how we'll deal with the enclosure afterward. Because so far, the hedge is still on the table. I don't mind either, but planting a hedge between a shed and a fence – then nobody can cut it from either side. :D

Depends on the federal state and the definition of the building, setting on the border can certainly be allowed without further notification.

How much distance would one have had to keep from the border? With the corrugated metal box or with the privacy fence?

?? 3 meters for outbuildings, privacy fences fall under enclosure as long as they comply with neighborhood law. But that was already mentioned further up or you could also take another look at the NSR in your place now.

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