Neighbours ‘stuff’ on fence

[Jessforless]

Hello, this is a really minor issue but not sure if I should just leave it or do something…

We’ve recently built an office at the end of our garden and turned what was an eyesore of concrete into a nice area in front of it for DH to sit and work outside etc if he wants to. Been getting excited about plants and trellis and things.

The issue is the neighbour to that side has loads of decorations and stuff on the fence. They’re tied really unattractively to my fence (it is our fence) and paper decorations and dream catchers and random bits and bobs strung along her side blow over and hangs on mine and even just all the string wrapped around loads of times looks really messy on my side.

Do I just get over myself and ignore, or do I remove the stuff?

It’s actually the back fence of my garden and the side fence of theirs, they’re on another street, so not a direct neighbour we actually know.

If I were you I’d have an ‘accident’ with your hedge trimmer or pruners that cuts all the string. Keep all the rubbish that falls on your side for a week or so as I think legally you are obliged to offer them back to her, but if she doesn’t ask, get rid.

Just cut them loose.. Why wouldn't you? Ndn's firstly attacked our new fence with a claw hammer which resulted in a solicitor's letter to them. Then they hung plastic bunting up.
Then thank fuck they moved!

Sounds annoying but relatively inconsequential. Would be a shame to antagonise them into then hanging windchimes and other far more annoying stuff within earshot

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Cover it with trellising.

I strongly advise you not to fall out with them over this, leave it and don't mention it at all.
On your side cover it up with climbing plants or bamboo screening or whatever. IT WILL make things awkward if youbring it up it is not worth it. Find a cosmetic way to hide itand make your view better and let it go. Yes, legally they shouldnt etc but it will also put a dent in your relationship...no matter how nicely you ask.

I'd just cut the strings - ideally saw it through rather than a neat cut, then blame the squirrels if they complain. If they are to the rear, they probably won't bother to come round.