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I live in a small complex of 21 units.  A block of four units at the rear of the comlex make up a section (two up and two down).  A common property tap was placed by the developer near the patio area to Unit 18.  You use common property path to the patio but have to pop around the corner to get to the tap.  I requested to the EC this be repositioned so Units 18, 19, 20 and 21 can obtain access and water the common property garden near their units.  This request was denied.  I then attempted to access the tap however was told I was 'tresspassing' by Unit 18 as I had to go around the edge of the patio to get to the tap.  I  proceeded to cut back the bushes (pittosporum) in the common property garden  however Unit 18 said this was her 'privacy' and did not want them cut back.  My plan was to then lay stepping stones (as Unit 18 has done) so access was made easier. I said to her if she had encouraged the EC to reposition the tap that there would be no problems as it could still be positioned to allow her to water the side common property garden and I could water the common property garden on the side of 19 and 21.  She said I can use the tap in the driveway but that is a fair distance away and it seems very unfair as she essentially has sole and personal use of the common property tap.  What is the correct ruling here please?

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