Neighbors' bushes on our property...

Oh man...you can package all of this a bit more kindly and not come straight away with the wagging finger!

That I don’t storm over to the neighbor and throw it in his face is clear to me. Of course, I will try to present it in a friendly manner. In the end, your suggestion contains pretty much the same... it’s just, as I said, formulated more nicely.

That can happen – especially when there are no fences or boundary stones. Whether consciously or unconsciously, the planting string can quickly slip, and then the root balls are set in the wrong place. Sometimes it’s also completely (un)considered to plant a boundary planting for both parties on the border.

Boundary stones are very much present, they were just overgrown until last week. When their house was built about 10 years ago, the neighbor was apparently aware of where the boundary runs. For example, the hedge that borders the property in the garden ends exactly at the rear boundary stone. As does the driveway’s paving, which also goes exactly up to the boundary. If he had planted the shrubs on his side, it would no longer have been possible to get into his garden next to the garage (see drawing above).

And the shrubs are not a boundary planting but stand 2 meters away from the boundary. Just on the wrong side...

Disposal???? What a harsh word if the plants are healthy.

If he does not relocate/replant them and I have no use for them, I probably have no choice but to "remove" the shrubs.

But of course that is unreasonable! And illegal: that would be property damage! And before you get upset about this: they are still his plants, even if they are on your property.

And if he refuses to relocate them... do I have to just leave them standing?

Setting a deadline until April is completely excessive; for you, construction hasn’t even started yet.

The building application has been submitted. The approval is expected around mid/end of April. If construction should start at the beginning of May, the plants will have to give way because of the construction work. They would then only have a distance of 1 meter to the footing or the buildings. Therefore, the deadline until the end of April is not from nowhere. If the companies cannot work properly because the shrubs are still in the way, I cannot wait months longer for a relocation.

Rumor... I think that should be clarified directly with the neighbor.

When I went to inspect the property on Saturday, "someone" had dug a trench between the shrubs about 6-7 meters long and approx. 30 cm deep. Since the property was marked out by the surveyor at the beginning of last week and I was last there 1-2 days before, this was done after the property boundaries were clearly recognizable....The trench is, of course, entirely on our property....Who will fill it back in? Me? Or would that be property damage too?

Sorry that I no longer believe this to be an accident and am a little annoyed...

At our property, the neighbor (or rather his father) simply shifted his fence diagonally and "stole" 2 sqm from our plot. However, we will not just tear down the fence along with the fence wall, but will only make sure that during a renovation of the fence, the CORRECT boundary is really taken. (Or we will build the fence ourselves and then talk to the neighbor so that it is placed in the right spot.)

I would therefore definitely be friendly and just try to see things from the other side for once. How would you feel if your future neighbor showed up at your place like that?

With a length of 42 meters of the property, that probably amounts to about 60-70 sqm here... I wouldn’t even have gotten upset about half a meter, but this is really extreme.

I also don’t want trouble with the new neighbor and am actually a peace-loving person... but I can’t believe it was an accident no matter how hard I try. And now I have to deal with the hassle and have to clear construction freedom. And he has nothing better to do than dig trenches on the property...

The wording in the initial post was written a bit in rage. Of course, I will first try to find a reasonable way...

If I were you, I would also first come across as extremely friendly. Why are you rushing? Talk to him, explain the problem, and ask HIM what he suggests.

cool, I’d really be up for a new neighbor like that.

If you showed up at my place like that, it would be really easy for me.

Your property, your bushes, your problem.

End of story.

If you invite me for a bottle of beer, you’re welcome to come to me and talk about everything. Because I’m not resentful.

Keep in mind, maybe at the housewarming party from 10 p.m. on, you’ll be dependent on the neighbor’s goodwill.

I already hear S.Raab... snapdragon, chain-link fence, and stuff...

Not a word exchanged yet and already the atmosphere spoiled. Serious advice: calm down!

Calm down!

... that's what I thought when reading your last two posts.
How do you plan to survive building a house if you’re already smoking now?

but I absolutely can’t believe it was an accident.

Yeah, he deliberately placed the bushes there to enrage the future buyer or annoy you.

And now I have to run around and create building clearance.

My goodness, it will be your neighbor whom you have to ring the doorbell to.

A neighbor can be the closest relationship after your parents/children. And even longer.
So please sit down eye to eye with the neighbor and reconsider whether you shouldn’t change your attitude towards your environment a bit.

Of course you don’t have to accept it – however, such things can be settled calmly and reasonably – unfortunately your temper doesn’t allow a normal conversation. Therefore: think beforehand, calm down, and then act!

I am deeply relaxed, just wanted to show how this behavior comes across. And regarding the other post... the same.