What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New Hampshire
Detached condo and personal privacy
We recently bought and moved into a detached condo in NH. The common land is land around each unit as well as a larger area in the center of the road where most units are located. Each unit has a space 10 feet out from the foundation where owners can plant shrubs, gardens etc. The common areas are maintained by the association.
Our problem is personal privacy. One resident feels he has the right to walk all common areas. He has been seen as early as 5AM, although he seems to honor the 10 foot boundary. My wife and I feel our privacy is violated when someone walks in close proximaty to our unit, even if it's outside the 10 foot area. The space behind our unit is about 40 feet before a slope makes it unwalkable; so he's pretty close to our home (bedrooms, bathroom, etc.)
Our question is about personal privacy. Are there any laws in NH for condos and personal privacy. Most neighbors we've talked with are apalled; and we'd like the condo association to adopt a rule protecting personal privacy although I'm not sure how such a thing can be quantified (set a rule; distance, whatever). One suggestion is requiring people to request an 'invitation' when walking in close proximity to units, but again, wording is a challenge.
Has anyone any similar experience; suggestions on wording, etc.?
Thanks for any help.
Tom C
Detached condo and personal privacy
We recently bought and moved into a detached condo in NH. The common land is land around each unit as well as a larger area in the center of the road where most units are located. Each unit has a space 10 feet out from the foundation where owners can plant shrubs, gardens etc. The common areas are maintained by the association.
Our problem is personal privacy. One resident feels he has the right to walk all common areas. He has been seen as early as 5AM, although he seems to honor the 10 foot boundary. My wife and I feel our privacy is violated when someone walks in close proximaty to our unit, even if it's outside the 10 foot area. The space behind our unit is about 40 feet before a slope makes it unwalkable; so he's pretty close to our home (bedrooms, bathroom, etc.)
Our question is about personal privacy. Are there any laws in NH for condos and personal privacy. Most neighbors we've talked with are apalled; and we'd like the condo association to adopt a rule protecting personal privacy although I'm not sure how such a thing can be quantified (set a rule; distance, whatever). One suggestion is requiring people to request an 'invitation' when walking in close proximity to units, but again, wording is a challenge.
Has anyone any similar experience; suggestions on wording, etc.?
Thanks for any help.
Tom C
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