[Loghl]

Thanks you for your responses. I had really bad experiences in a previous strata so I guess I was  expecting a battle and researching in advance to prepare. After reading the replies above, I have decided to go with the softly-softly approach and plant shrubs along the border, which will grow into a hedge.

[Loghl]

Sorry – forgot to mention that it is NSW.

[Loghl]

Can I dive in here? The description above does not specify whether the screening is on the lot or on common property, but I am assuming that is it within the lot boundary and the only reason for the issue is that the SM doesn’t think it complies with by-law re appearance.

I have a villa with a courtyard that has no fencing, so no privacy. My courtyard is open to every car coming in & out of the complex, and, of course, all the foot traffic. I am hoping to fence my lot, inside my lot boundary, using the same material that is used to screen all the other courtyards (colourbond).  Can they have any grounds for refusing to permit this when a) I am within my lot, and b) it is the same fencing as is used for the other units. This could not possibly be in breach of the by-law referred to above, about being in keeping with the general appearance of the complex.

 

 

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