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. Surrey Hills, Vic 3127 Garage is being built with metal, 3m distance away from my cover deck. It is parallel to my cover deck, living room, family room and kitchen,… 0 9616 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 10240 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 16268 |