A WOMAN was left fuming after her ‘selfish’ neighbour appeared to install a satellite dish right outside her window blocking the view of the garden.
The upset woman claimed that he had put the device in a spot which didn’t hinder his own view outside.
On her TikTok account, she showed photos of the offending dish attached to their connected house.
She shared: “POV: Neighbour enters his selfish era and puts the satellite dish where you look out, not where he does.”;
The woman also showed the view from her garden and how closely the dish appeared to be installed to her window.
She then asked internet users if she was overreacting to be upset – and it has sparked a debate online.
One person pointed out: “If a neighbor attaches something to their house that extends over your property line without your permission, it’s considered an encroachment.”;
Another added: “That’s on your side lol he can’t do that.”;
And many people suggested ways that she could take petty revenge.
One offered up: “Ok, so here’s what you’ll do- put some tin foil on your window, across the whole pane.
“Then open it right across the satellite dish.
“He won’t get any reception whatsoever, – then he can move it, his choice.
“This is level 1 petty. We have 52 stages remaining if needed....”;
However, some people said she take a more mature approach.
One said: “Did you try talking to him about the overhang? Maybe he just didn’t realise and you’re being a Karen not talking to him first about it.”;
In the UK, if your neighbour installs something on your property boundary without your permission, you generally have rights to address the situation.
This is particularly relevant if the item is physically attached to your property, like a satellite dish on your wall, or encroaches into your airspace or land.
The first and most recommended step is to talk to your neighbour as many disputes can be resolved amicably through calm discussion.
However, if direct communication fails, you can send a formal letter (ideally from a solicitor) stating that the item is on your property without permission and requesting its removal within a reasonable timeframe.
