I have a privacy fence around my deck and pool, but one neighbor could see over it from part of their deck and one window. When a new neighbor moved in, I put a wind screen on top of the fence. At the end of the summer, it was in bad shape so I took it down. My neighbor saw me and asked why I had put it up. I explained that I often sunned and swam nude, and I knew there were spots where he could see over the fence. He said it wouldn't bother him if he happened to see me nude. I haven't put a wind screen up since.
That original story is a really good example of the crazy world we live in, and maybe the discrimination some people face. Reminds me of a situation 35-40 years ago when I worked for an inner city Council in Melbourne. Had a complaint from a lady saying her neighbours walked around naked all the time and the privacy requirements in planning were not met. So myself and a girl who worked with me went to the complainants house, an older lady living alone. We asked where she could see into the neighbours as the back fence was high and there was a lot of vegetation screening too. Her house was a single storey too, so no upper level. She took us to her laundry and said to me, climb up on these steps, stand on the washing machine and look into the neighbours, so I did. And clearly this older lady could see in when she did go to those measures to perv on her neighbours. The girl I was with said we should tell the neighbours all is OK, so we knocked on the door and to her disappointment they guys were clothed. Nothing further needed. Case dismissed.
That original story is a really good example of the crazy world we live in, and maybe the discrimination some people face. Reminds me of a situation 35-40 years ago when I worked for an inner city Council in Melbourne. Had a complaint from a lady saying her neighbours walked around naked all the time and the privacy requirements in planning were not met. So myself and a girl who worked with me went to the complainants house, an older lady living alone. We asked where she could see into the neighbours as the back fence was high and there was a lot of vegetation screening too. Her house was a single storey too, so no upper level. She took us to her laundry and said to me, climb up on these steps, stand on the washing machine and look into the neighbours, so I did. And clearly this older lady could see in when she did go to those measures to perv on her neighbours. The girl I was with said we should tell the neighbours all is OK, so we knocked on the door and to her disappointment they guys were clothed. Nothing further needed. Case dismissed.
That original story is a really good example of the crazy world we live in, and maybe the discrimination some people face. Reminds me of a situation 35-40 years ago when I worked for an inner city Council in Melbourne. Had a complaint from a lady saying her neighbours walked around naked all the time and the privacy requirements in planning were not met. So myself and a girl who worked with me went to the complainants house, an older lady living alone. We asked where she could see into the neighbours as the back fence was high and there was a lot of vegetation screening too. Her house was a single storey too, so no upper level. She took us to her laundry and said to me, climb up on these steps, stand on the washing machine and look into the neighbours, so I did. And clearly this older lady could see in when she did go to those measures to perv on her neighbours. The girl I was with said we should tell the neighbours all is OK, so we knocked on the door and to her disappointment they guys were clothed. Nothing further needed. Case dismissed.
well here in the USA if a neighbor can see you from their back yard then they are considered a "peeping tom", because they are infringing on your privacy. simply because your back yard is considered "private property" and not "public property". The reason it is considered private property is because the property owner doesn't allow others to freely come onto their property at any time of the day or night without their permission, or to assemble on their property at any time. So your neighbor can be charged if a judge feels the need to teach the neighbor "Karen" a well deserved lesson to mind their own businessI believe that this varies by state.
I am certain that it varies not only by state, but in some states by county and even by municipality. In the New Jersey township where I live, the ordinance relating to nudity keeps changing to keep up with changing attitudes, particularly in regard to gender equality.
BTW, the legal term is "public/private place," not "public/private property." Many commercial spaces are private property but public places. Your front yard is private property but may be a public place, depending on local law. Your definition, regarding whether you let others freely go there, applies to public vs. private space (in most jurisdictions!).
I have a privacy fence around my deck and pool, but one neighbor could see over it from part of their deck and one window. When a new neighbor moved in, I put a wind screen on top of the fence. At the end of the summer, it was in bad shape so I took it down. My neighbor saw me and asked why I had put it up. I explained that I often sunned and swam nude, and I knew there were spots where he could see over the fence. He said it wouldn't bother him if he happened to see me nude. I haven't put a wind screen up since.
Similar situation in my exurban home in New Jersey, not with a pool but a portable sunbed I take out to the patio when it's warm and sunny. Houses are about 200 feet apart, with trees and wild shrubs on most of the property lines, but one neighbor was able to see the patio clearly. In past years I would put up a cardboard shield, then sit on the sunbed and take off my shorts. Last summer I mentioned to the neighbor that I liked to sunbathe nude on the patio and hoped they didn't mind. Their answer was that it was my home and I could do what I liked. After that I not only went out there without the cardboard shield but also without my shorts.
But not so much this year. I like it hot but not 90 and above.
I have a privacy fence around my deck and pool, but one neighbor could see over it from part of their deck and one window. When a new neighbor moved in, I put a wind screen on top of the fence. At the end of the summer, it was in bad shape so I took it down. My neighbor saw me and asked why I had put it up. I explained that I often sunned and swam nude, and I knew there were spots where he could see over the fence. He said it wouldn't bother him if he happened to see me nude. I haven't put a wind screen up since.Similar situation in my exurban home in New Jersey, not with a pool but a portable sunbed I take out to the patio when it's warm and sunny. Houses are about 200 feet apart, with trees and wild shrubs on most of the property lines, but one neighbor was able to see the patio clearly. In past years I would put up a cardboard shield, then sit on the sunbed and take off my shorts. Last summer I mentioned to the neighbor that I liked to sunbathe nude on the patio and hoped they didn't mind. Their answer was that it was my home and I could do what I liked. After that I not only went out there without the cardboard shield but also without my shorts.But not so much this year. I like it hot but not 90 and above.
I never thought of Long Branch as ex urban or having houses 200 feet apart. Are you willing to share where in general you live?
Since you are so close to Gunnison, do you go often? I generally go about 6 times a year, but between heat. rain and relatives visiting, I haven't made it yet this year.
I have a privacy fence around my deck and pool, but one neighbor could see over it from part of their deck and one window. When a new neighbor moved in, I put a wind screen on top of the fence. At the end of the summer, it was in bad shape so I took it down. My neighbor saw me and asked why I had put it up. I explained that I often sunned and swam nude, and I knew there were spots where he could see over the fence. He said it wouldn't bother him if he happened to see me nude. I haven't put a wind screen up since.Similar situation in my exurban home in New Jersey, not with a pool but a portable sunbed I take out to the patio when it's warm and sunny. Houses are about 200 feet apart, with trees and wild shrubs on most of the property lines, but one neighbor was able to see the patio clearly. In past years I would put up a cardboard shield, then sit on the sunbed and take off my shorts. Last summer I mentioned to the neighbor that I liked to sunbathe nude on the patio and hoped they didn't mind. Their answer was that it was my home and I could do what I liked. After that I not only went out there without the cardboard shield but also without my shorts.But not so much this year. I like it hot but not 90 and above.
I have a similar situation. I have a 6' privacy fence around my deck and pool, but one neighbor can see over it from his raised deck and kitchen window. When a new owner moved into that house, I put a wind screen on top of the fence to block the view. At the end of the summer, the wind screen was wearing out, so I took it down. My neighbor saw me doing this and asked why I had it. I said that I liked to be in the pool and on the deck nude, and I knew that there were places where he could see over the fence. H said that it wouldn't bother him if he happened to see me nude, so I haven't put one up since.
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