A Brisbane resident’s angry rant about a 2.5-meter fence constructed by her neighbor has sparked a heated debate on social media.
But instead of receiving sympathy, the homeowner is being told to “count her lucky stars” and be grateful for the new fence.
The Problem with the New Fence
The homeowner took to Reddit to express her frustration, claiming that the new fence is blocking natural light from entering her home.
She also accused her neighbor of not replacing the shorter fences in their yard, only building a “barricade” type fence along part of their shared fence line. But what’s really going on here?
A History of Tension
It turns out that the neighbor had been trying to organize a new fence for years, and the old one was falling down.
The Brisbane City Council gave the neighbor the green light to build the new fence, with the understanding that they would worry about certification later.
The neighbor claims that the homeowner’s text messages and letters were mostly about the dogs, and that the new fence is a welcome solution to keep them contained.
Aussies Weigh In
But when the homeowner shared her story on Reddit, the reaction was overwhelmingly in favor of the neighbor.
Many commenters suggested that the homeowner should be grateful for the new fence, which is not only free but also provides more privacy. Some even joked that the homeowner should be paying the neighbor for the upgrade!
A Valid Complaint?
However, not everyone was unsympathetic to the homeowner’s plight. Some commenters pointed out that the lack of natural light in the homeowner’s house is a valid concern, and that the neighbor should have considered this before building the new fence.
The homeowner herself said that she would “happily foot the bill” to replace the fence with a waist-height fence that would provide better natural light.
What Do You Think?
So, who’s in the wrong here? Should the homeowner be grateful for the new fence, or does the neighbor need to reconsider their decision? Let us know in the comments!