Can I ask my opposite neighbours to remove their reflective window film?

[fartotheleftside]

any time there is sunlight it just reflects directly into our house and somehow always directly into my eyes :(

would I be wrong to let them know and ask if they can find a different solution? I’ve never spoken to them

I’ve just had some window film fitted (instead of net curtains for privacy) and the outside looks just like a normal window except you can hardly see in beyond the window sill. So yes you could tell them there an alternative film but it could be down to expense. If you had the same film as them the sun would be shooting back and forth and God knows what would happen🤔!!!

Definitely because I’ve just had some fitted and it doesn’t have a mirror finish on the outside.

Surely if you put reflective screening on your window the only people it could affect would be those opposite, who already have it so it shouldn’t make a difference or affect them?!?!

You can always ask nicely. They probably aren't even aware that it causes problems and might be embarrassed to have inconvenienced you. On the other hand, they're not obliged to change it but you won't know how they'll react unless you tell them.

I agree. But issues are not solved by moaning to people who can do nothing about it.

I’d definitely ask. If my neighbour said something I was doing was causing them issues, within reason of course, I’d try and alter it.

Equally if that’s not possible, I’d find a solution to mitigate it myself. Some appropriate film for your own windows?

In a previous work life a new office was built opposite ours and caused similar issues with light in the summer. It was really frustrating, for a few months of a year we had to stick things to the window, but as the sun moved with seasons it was fine.

Surely that will create some sort of reflective black hole and half the street will be sucked in!
Problem solved!

They may not be aware that this is causing an issue for u. Asking them to remove it is not the answer. I would speak to them and see if there is something thry can do to reduce the effects. If not I think i would ask where they purchased it and buy some myself