I was just wondering if I have a leg to stand on. A new business has moved into the building next to my back yard. They

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Just finished reading it. I’m sorry to hear about your situation. Neighbourly disputes are quite difficult to navigate. Have you spoken to the manager of the business and voiced your concerns?

I just need to backtrack a bit and get some more information. You are currently renting your place? If so, is it the same landlord as the business?

With respects to the parking issue, as long as it’s done on their property then you have little recourse (unless the parking spots are not permitted by the city). Perhaps you can come to some agreement with the landlord on jointly funding a new wall to protect your privacy. Another alternative is to speak with the landlord and see if you can come to some agreement where they use that other parking lot instead of parking right beside your backyard.

Another conversation might be helpful. These are difficult issues to resolve, but if both sides are willing to compromise then an agreement can be found.

No need to apologize at all. You went from living in peace to having no privacy, and anyone would be upset under those circumstances.

Please allow me a few minutes, I'm going to look up the by-laws in your city.

In the City of London, there is a by-law which prohibits surveillance beyond the borders of the property. There are a few exceptions: if there is a bank, commercial business requiring the use of extra security, zoning by-law exemption and a few others.

I would suggest contacting your municipality and asking for a by-law officer to investigate further.

Contact by-law and see if they can assist you re: cameras. Also, try reaching out to the property manager about the possibility creating a new privacy fence for you. I wish you the best of luck in resolving this difficult situation.

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