Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design 1 Jun 26, 2015 8:40 pm Hi, We had some gardening done at our rental property and the neighbours are now complaining they the gardener had planted some of the plants too close to the boundary (which is a brick veneer wall of the neighbour's bedroom that is right on the boundary) They are claiming they there had to be a 50cm clearance to avoid "damage to the wall and foundation due to increased dampness from watering those plants" Sounds all a bit ridiculous to me but I wanted to check whether there is any regulation around this in Victoria. Any advice is appreciated! Regards, Christian Re: Plants close to boundary - regulation? 2Jun 26, 2015 9:56 pm Do you have a photo? I think it sounds abit ridiculous as well. As a home owner, your obligation is to stop water from entering neighbouring properties. It wouldn't flood their area I'm sure? Building our first home - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75306 Re: Plants close to boundary - regulation? 3Jun 26, 2015 11:42 pm I thought that only non habitable rooms can have boundary walls. I would ask for the legislation that stipulates boundary set back for plants. I think it is quite normal to have plants planted next to the fences. Read up on boundary walls and I think you will find that they should not be walls for habitable rooms. Murraya could be a great option for you. It creates a great tall screening hedge but doesn't drop fruit like lily pilly. The flowers smell divine. 2 10244 thanks Chippy, i hope they have applied sealer but i am doubt to be honest, so i am gonna do this job after handover. 8 16269 You should be able to encase the sewer but you will need it designed and approved and access to lot 580 to do the work 2 17163 |