Net curtains are not a legal requirement!!??

[NetcurtainProblem]

Have had a visit from the person whose house backs onto ours. We have small gardens so it’s very close (new build estate).

She asked me to get net curtains! Apparently it’s a legal requirement for privacy and modesty reasons when houses are so close together ?
That they can see me eating in my kitchen and can see directly into my bedroom.

If I’m getting dressed / changed I shut the actual curtains??

In the morning I do like to open them and have tea / breakfast in bed. I’m not doing naked pilates or anything!
My kitchen table faces out towards the garden but I fail to see how them being able to see me eating is a modesty issue ?

I explained I don’t like nets. Also I can see that they have nets????!!!!!

She told me she will take it further as it could be seen as a nuisance issue ?

Why would you want a neighbour to see you in your bed?
That's odd.
Most people would have blackout curtains let alone net curtains in their bedroom for privacy/keep out the light.

Joking aside I wouldn’t entertain it. Firmly say there’s no requirement for nets.
Clutching at straws is she from overseas, some homeowner associations in USA have weird rules about not hanging washing out and only white linings in curtains facing street etc.

Naked cello playing, OP, that’ll learn her.

I’m going against the grain here but I think it is possible if you’re on an estate that there is a covenant or local requirement of some sort. Have you checked the small print?

Not for obligatory net curtains there won’t be 🤣

besides, tbh who cares if there is? What is she going to do, take out an injunction against OP to force her to stick up nets? Sue her?

Net curtains are for twitching🙋👀

Net bloody curtains 😂😂😂
that’s brilliant - please take up naked yoga and let us know the outcome 🙈

That’s so nice, such a chance to foster community, when you’re having your tea in bed give her a friendly wave.

Not for net curtains specifically but I also made the same point earlier about window privacy.

Some of these estates have some funny rules.

If the shower is literally in front of the window, any window coverings they put up would end up sopping wet.

And surely you don't get a clear view through the frosted window? I've only ever been able to see colour and shape through frosted glass, so while I can see there's a naked person, it's not possible to actually make out their cock or whatever.

I had such a horrible day at work and needed a laugh. So thank you @NetcurtainProblem. Good luck with that neighbour 😂

I think you could try a one way mirrored window film like this instead of nets ; www.amazon.co.uk/Haton-Privacy-Windows-Reflective-44-5x200cm/dp/B0F2S4DK9M/ref=asc_df_B0F2S4DK9M?mcid=93da3734f81f3e60bedf190a9b78ec1d&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=750163476847&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6373187433503352811&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9219842&hvtargid=pla-2418071519182&psc=1&hvocijid=6373187433503352811-B0F2S4DK9M-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1

Tell her you’re from The Netherlands.

I’ve not seen net curtains for years.

That’s hilarious! Who has bloody net curtains? It’s not the 1970s. I’d thoroughly enjoy this.

I have reached the age where seeing a woman doing this might trigger a medical emergency

No-one has net curtains anymore ffs.
Maybe get some blinds I wouldn't like the thought of someone looking in.

I am not allowed to hold public entertainments (like a circus) in my east London Edwardian terrace, and I can’t put up advertising hoardings. So that scuppered my flea circus ambitions.

But nothing about net curtains.

I think the full title might be "The Net Curtain (Prevention of Pearl-Clutching) Act 1965).

I really find it hard to get my head round the sort of neighbour who thinks they have the right to order someone to get net curtains.

Ridiculous. Of course it's not a legal requirement (at least, not here in the UK). Tell her to just not look if she doesn't want to see.

I think you ought to practise eating your cornflakes in a seductive way!

I have net curtains, they're really pretty and Ive been reminded that I need to get some replacements. They're from Ikea

But why should she?

You sound like an pervy exhibitionist OP. I would put nets up to stop anyone being able to see me in my house.

I do this. Our bedroom is a loft conversion so has big slidey doors overlooking our garden. We have a double rail - thick velvet on top of sheer muslin. I usually sleep with just the muslin drawn so that the sunlight gradually wakes me up. I much prefer it.

Get some celebrity life size cutouts OP. Move them about a bit and give her something to gossip about.